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US S3603
US S3603SLITHER Act Suppressing Looming Invasive Threats Harming Everglades Restoration Act
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Introduced
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
In Committee
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3603/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3603/BILLS-116s3603is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3603/BILLS-116s3603is.pdf.pdf |
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