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H.R.417: To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish measures to combat invasive lionfish, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill adds various lionfish species to the list of injurious wildlife prohibited from being imported into the United States or transported between states.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 8, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Feb. 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Darren Soto (D-Fla.) |