HR 5700 · 93th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to prohibit the transportation and sale in interstate commerce and importation into the United States of noxious aquatic plants.

Introduced 1973-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary..(1973-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the transportation and sale in interstate commerce and importation into the United States of noxious aquatic plans, including water hyacinth plants, water chestnut plants, and alligator grass, except for purposes conducive to the public interest. Provides penalties for the violation of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican