Federal Biological Control Organisms Act

Summary

Federal Biological Control Organisms Act - Prohibits the movement of any biological control organism into, through, or within the United States without the authorization of the Secretary of Agriculture. Grants detention and search authority to inspectors. Establishes criminal penalties for the knowing violation of any regulations promulgated under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, independently or in cooperation with Federal, State, and local government agencies, and with the governments of all countries of the western hemisphere, to eradicate, suppress, control, or prevent or retard the spread of any biological control organism which has been found to be harmful to agriculture or the production of food and fiber.

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Timeline

1. 18 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 April 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 April 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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