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S.3278: Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2016
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 14, 2016
Bill Summary
Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2016 This bill sets forth a regulatory process for preventing the introduction and establishment in the United States of certain injurious wildlife that is likely to cause harm to: (1) humans; (2) interests in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry; or (3) wildlife or wildlife resources. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) may: (1) designate certain wildlife as injurious, and (2) make...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |