Stamp Out Invasive Species Act
Stamp Out Invasive Species Act
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# Stamp Out Invasive Species Act (HR 3024) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Stamp Out Invasive Species Act aims to address the problem of invasive plant and animal species that damage ecosystems and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars annually. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation with this title typically focuses on prevention, detection, and removal of non-native species that outcompete or harm native wildlife and agriculture. **Who It Affects** This legislation would likely impact farmers, environmental agencies, state wildlife departments, property owners, and businesses in industries affected by invasive species (such as forestry and fishing).
It could also affect anyone using public lands or waterways. **Current Status** HR 3024 was introduced by Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. To provide more specific details about key provisions, the actual bill text would need to be reviewed on Congress.gov or the House Clerk's website.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.