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H.R.996: Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act - Authorizes any person, entity, or the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to propose the regulation of nonnative wildlife taxa. Requires the Director to determine whether the proposal should be approved within 180 days. Requires the Director to promulgate regulations to: (1) specify the criteria for regulating a nonnative taxon as an Injurious I taxon or Injurious II taxon that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
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| March 11, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Budget
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 6, 2013 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| March 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |