HR 5506
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act, requires preclearance quarantine inspections for all travel to and from Hawaii, both domestic and international. These inspections will be conducted at airports, ports, and postal facilities by agencies including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the government of Hawaii. The goal is to prevent the introduction of high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials into the state.
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Tulsi Gabbard
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