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HR487119th CongressWALLET

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Sponsored By: Representative Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Introduced

Summary

Federal preclearance inspections for Hawaii. Would screen people, baggage, cargo, and mail bound to or from Hawaii for high‑risk invasive species and agricultural materials. It would require interagency coordination with Hawaii and authorize user fees to cover inspection costs.

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  • Travelers and households: People traveling to or from Hawaii would face visual, x‑ray, and canine inspections of baggage and items at departure and interline airports, ports of departure, and Postal Service sorting centers.
  • Hawaii and natural resources: APHIS would consult with the State of Hawaii to publish a list of items subject to inspection within 180 days and discovered high‑risk species could be seized and disposed of under existing law.
  • Shippers, exporters, and mailers: The bill would require user fees sufficient to cover the full cost of preclearance inspections, including fees tied to plant screening and transiting plants through Hawaii.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Higher fees for Hawaii inspection services

If enacted, USDA would charge user fees to cover the full cost of Hawaii preclearance inspections. Shippers, carriers, exporters, and mailers—and possibly travelers—would pay these fees when they use the service. The bill does not set dollar amounts or a formula. Fees would support screening tied to Hawaii arrivals, imports, exports, and transit.

New pre-travel inspections for Hawaii trips

If enacted, you could be screened before flying, sailing, or mailing to or from Hawaii. USDA would run visual, x-ray, or canine checks. Checks would happen at departure and interline airports, ports, and USPS sectional center facilities. Within 180 days after enactment, USDA would publish the list of items to be inspected. High-risk pests or plant materials found could be seized and destroyed under section 10407.

Plant shippers face Hawaii preclearance rules

If enacted, plant shipments into Hawaii would fall under Plant Protection Act preclearance. Nurseries, growers, and plant shippers would need to follow screening and paperwork rules before moving plants to Hawaii. This could add inspections, delays, or costs for some shipments.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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