HR 487 · in committee · significant
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
- economy
What this bill does
- The bill requires federal agricultural inspectors to screen baggage and cargo for invasive species and restricted agricultural items bound for Hawaii.
- The inspections affect travelers, shippers, and postal services moving goods to and from Hawaii.
- User fees will cover the cost of inspections at airports, ports, and postal facilities.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would user fees for invasive species inspections at Hawaii airports and ports affect shipping costs and tourism competitiveness compared to other states?
- 02
What evidence shows that current federal screening is insufficient to prevent invasive species from reaching Hawaii, and which species pose the greatest economic threat?
- 03
Which groups—travelers, shippers, postal services, or Hawaii residents—would bear the largest financial burden under this inspection fee system?
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Sponsor · D-HI-1
Ed Case
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1/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-16
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-16 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-01-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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