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US S3603

US S3603
SLITHER Act Suppressing Looming Invasive Threats Harming Everglades Restoration Act


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Introduced
05/05/2020
In Committee
05/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to require the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to develop a priority list for reducing, mitigating, and controlling invasive species within the South Florida ecosystem, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Suppressing Looming Invasive Threats Harming Everglades Restoration Act (SLITHER Act), amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to require the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to develop a priority list of invasive species that pose a significant threat to the South Florida ecosystem. The priority list will guide research, management, control, and eradication efforts, as well as strategies to prevent future invasive species introductions. This is intended to support Everglades restoration progress by addressing the impacts of harmful invasive plants and animals in the region.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 05/05/2020)

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