HR 1986 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Quarantine Enforcement Act

Introduced 1987-04-08· Sponsored by Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.(1988-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Agricultural Quarantine Enforcement Act - Prohibits first-class mail parcel service (excluding letters) for any plant- or animal-related article unless the sender permits an agricultural inspection of such parcel. Makes it unlawful for a sender not to declare such articles. Provides for the: (1) detention of interstate mail (including mail from Puerto Rico); (2) inspection of international mail; and (3) detention of mail from outside the United States. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) coordinate activities under this Act with the United States Postal Service and the United States Customs Service; and (2) conduct a public education campaign. Authorizes the Secretary to assess civil penalties for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans