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S.525: National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 5, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2003
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish aquatic invasive species prevention requirements for vessels (including towed vessels) operating in U.S. waters. Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations for ballast water management standards and certification procedures. Directs the Aquatic...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-354.
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| March 5, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Carl Levin (D-Mich.) |