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H.R. 667 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Early Pest Detection and Surveillance Improvement Act

H.R. 667 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 24, 2007, sponsored by Jim Costa with 49 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 24, 2007
Co-sponsors
49
Policy area
Agriculture and Food

What it does

Early Pest Detection and Surveillance Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a cooperative agreement with any state department of agriculture that agrees to conduct early plant pest detection surveillance activities, including inspection and surveillance of domestic plant shipments between a state and other states.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Costa (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 18 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 24, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. (Apr 2, 2007)

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