Congress 108 - HR 3479 - Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004

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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that there is a need for better coordinated control, interdiction, research, and eradication of the brown tree snake.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to fund brown tree snake control, interdiction, research, and eradication efforts carried out by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture, other Federal agencies, States, territorial governments, local governments, and private sector entities. Includes among such activities: (1) expansion of eradication and control programs in Guam, including facilities construction; (2) expansion of interagency and intergovernmental rapid response teams in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Freely Associated States (Palau, Micronesia, Marshall islands), and Hawaii; (3) expansion of efforts to protect and restore native wildlife damaged by such snake; (4) research funding related to brown tree snakes; (5) research funding for the Fort Collins Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey; and (6) related technical assistance to the Freely Associated States.

Authorizes related FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations for: (1) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Operations; (2) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Methods Development; (3) the Office of Insular Affairs; (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service; (5) the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources; and (6) planning assistance to each of the Secretaries.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretaries to establish quarantine protocols for baggage, cargo, and other items being shipped from Guam and other U.S. locations in order to prevent such snake's spread. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.

(Sec. 6) Designates the brown tree snake as non-mailable matter.

(Sec. 7) States that the Brown Tree Snake Technical Working Group shall: (1) ensure coordinated brown tree snake efforts among Federal, State, territorial, and local agencies; (2) develop a list of control, research, interdiction, and eradication priorities; and (3) report to Congress. Authorizes FY 2006 through 2010 appropriations.

(Sec. 8) Limits administrative expenditures to not more than five percent of fiscal year appropriations.

Actions

Oct 30, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-384.
Oct 30, 2004

Signed by President.
Oct 19, 2004

Presented to President.
Oct 12, 2004

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2004

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11183)
Oct 10, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11183)
Sep 29, 2004

Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 28, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7686-7687)
Sep 28, 2004

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7686-7687)
Sep 28, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3479.
Sep 28, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7686-7689)
Sep 28, 2004

Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2004

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 423.
Sep 15, 2004

Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Sep 15, 2004

House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 15, 2004.
Sep 15, 2004

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-687, Part I.
Jul 14, 2004

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 14, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 3, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 3, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2004

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Nov 13, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Nov 13, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Nov 7, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Nov 7, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2283-2284)
Nov 7, 2003

Introduced in House

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