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H.R. 5852 (101st)

Species Introduction and Control Act of 1990

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Introduced

17 October 1990

Last action

27 October 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Species Introduction and Control Act of 1990 - Prohibits any entity from introducing a fish or wildlife species into an ecosystem to which the species is not indigenous unless: (1) the entity submits a proposal to the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; (2) the protocols and procedures of this Act are followed; and (3) the States likely to be affected approve. Directs the Secretary to develop protocols for evaluating proposed introductions, including specified steps. Sets forth procedures for submitting proposals. Requires proponents of an introduction to take certain monitoring and controlling actions. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 17 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 October 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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