S 1504 · 97th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to provide greater protection against the introduction and dissemination of plant pests.

Introduced 1981-07-20· Sponsored by Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture.(1981-07-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Plant Pest Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to take emergency measures against plant pests if State action is inadequate. Authorizes intrastate inspections without warrants by Department of Agriculture personnel.…

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