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H.R.4771: Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action Feb. 17, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (11 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Great Lakes Invasive Species Control Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to apply requirements directing vessels equipped with ballast water tanks to carry out exchange of ballast water or alternative ballast water management methods prior to entry into any port within the Great Lakes to vessels that are not carrying ballast water. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |