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- H.R.5864
H.R.5864: Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced May 30, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (29 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2012 - Authorizes any person, entity, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to propose the regulation of nonnative wildlife taxa. Requires FWS to determine whether the proposal should be approved within 180 days. Requires FWS to promulgate regulations to: (1) specify the criteria for regulating a nonnative taxon as an Injurious I taxon or Injurious II taxon that is injurious to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Budget
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 30, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |