H.R. 1080 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003
H.R. 1080 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 5, 2003, sponsored by Wayne Gilchrest with 100 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 100
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish aquatic invasive species prevention requirements for all vessels operating in U.S. waters. Requires the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations for ballast water management standards and certification procedures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. (Mar 17, 2003)
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