Harmful Invasive Weed Control Act

3.0.0 144 2023-01-15T22:03:51Z 2023-01-15T22:03:51Z Senate S S 2003-01-13 108 hsag00 Agriculture Committee House Standing hsag15 Forestry Subcommittee Referred to 2003-03-11T16:52:35Z Discharged from 2004-09-30T22:01:52Z Referred to 2003-03-05T16:27:38Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Discharged from 2004-05-19T14:37:47Z Hearings by 2004-04-29T16:54:24Z Referred to 2003-03-10T21:19:52Z hsii15 Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Discharged from 2004-05-19T14:37:24Z Referred to 2003-03-10T21:19:57Z Reported by 2004-06-02T01:05:00Z Markup by 2004-05-19T14:38:36Z Referred to 2003-03-05T16:27:37Z sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2003-02-12T00:48:01Z Markup by 2003-02-05T22:35:22Z Referred to 2003-01-13T19:22:43Z S. Rept. 108-6 H. Rept. 108-517 Harmful Invasive Weed Control Act 108 119 HR 2003-02-12 Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA. Related bill CRS 2004-10-30 Became Public Law No: 108-412. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-30 Became Public Law No: 108-412. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-30 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-30 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-21 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-21 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-18 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2004-10-10 Senate Senate agreed to House amendment to title of the bill by Unanimous Consent. ResolvingDifferences 2004-10-10 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to title of the bill by Unanimous Consent. NotUsed 20500 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-10 Senate Senate agreed to House amendment to text of the bill by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11185-11186; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S11185-11186) ResolvingDifferences 2004-10-10 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to text of the bill by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11185-11186; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S11185-11186) NotUsed 20500 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-05 Senate Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. Floor 2004-10-04 15:05:49 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Floor H38800 2 House floor actions 2004-10-04 15:05:47 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2004-10-04 15:05:42 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7971-7972) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2004-10-04 15:05:42 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7971-7972) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-04 15:02:10 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 144. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-04 15:01:59 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7971-7972) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-04 15:01:48 Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2004-09-30 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00438 2004-09-30 Committee on Agriculture discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-09-30 Committee on Agriculture discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-09-07 House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 30, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-07-31 House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 7, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-07-09 House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 31, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-06-01 House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 9, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2004-06-01 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-517, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2004-06-01 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-517, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2004-05-19 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Committee 2004-05-19 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2004-05-19 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged. Committee 2004-05-19 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Discharged. Committee 2004-04-29 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2003-03-11 hsag15 Forestry Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research. Committee 2003-03-10 hsii15 Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. Committee 2003-03-10 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. Committee 2003-03-05 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2003-03-05 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2003-03-05 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-03-05 10:01:20 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2003-03-05 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2003-03-04 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3104; text as passed Senate: CR S3104) Floor 2003-03-04 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3104; text as passed Senate: CR S3104) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2003-02-27 Senate Star Print ordered on the reported bill. Floor 2003-02-11 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14. Calendars 2003-02-11 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-6. Committee 2003-02-11 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-6. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2003-02-05 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2003-01-13 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2003-01-13 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S231) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2003-01-13 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress C000858 Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] LARRY CRAIG R ID EDWIN N H001028 Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] CHUCK HAGEL R NE 2003-01-13 True D000064 Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] THOMAS DASCHLE D SD ANDREW 2003-01-13 True C000880 Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] Mike Crapo R ID 2003-01-13 True B000243 Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MAX BAUCUS D MT SIEBEN 2003-01-13 True B001126 Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] CONRAD BURNS R MT R. 2003-01-13 True D000432 Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] BYRON DORGAN D ND LESLIE 2003-01-13 True S001142 Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] GORDON SMITH R OR H. 2003-01-13 True J000177 Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] TIM JOHNSON D SD 2003-01-13 True E000194 Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] JOHN ENSIGN R NV 2003-01-13 True W000779 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Ron Wyden D OR 2003-01-21 False C000127 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] Maria Cantwell D WA 2003-02-04 False A000069 Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL AKAKA D HI KOHIKINA 2003-02-04 False 2003-02-07T06:00:00Z S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14267 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 5, 2003</p> 2003-02-07T06:00:00Z S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14267 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 5, 2003 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/15699 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on May 19, 2004</p> 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/15699 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Resources on May 19, 2004 Public Law 108-412 Public Lands and Natural Resources Agriculture and Food Ecological research Economics and Public Finance Ecosystem management Environmental Protection Federal aid to Indians Federal-Indian relations Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Grants-in-aid Indian lands Landowners Minorities Non-native species Pest control Science, Technology, Communications State laws Weeds Public Lands and Natural Resources

00 2003-01-13 Introduced in Senate 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z Lists factors the Secretary shall consider in decisions to allocate funding to States, including the severity or potential severity of the noxious weed problem to be addressed by a State. Requires the Secretary to provide special consideration for States that have approved weed management entities established by Indian tribes.

Sets forth eligible activities funds disbursed under this Act can be used for, including: (1) applied research to solve locally significant weed management problems; and (2) projects and activities relating to the control or eradication of noxious weeds, including education.

Lists selection criteria by which States shall choose projects to which to award funds under this Act.

Sets the maximum Federal share of the cost of any project approved by a State or Indian tribe under this Act at 50 percent, with certain exceptions.

Sets limitations on the use of funds disbursed under this Act, including that none be used for projects to control or eradicate animals, pests, or submerged or floating noxious aquatic weeds.]]>

01 2003-02-11 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to allocate funds to States, on the basis of specified criteria, to fund the carrying out by weed management entities of approved projects to control or eradicate weeds. Requires the provision of special consideration for States with approved weed management entities established by tribes, and allows an additional allocation to a State to meet the particular needs and projects that such a weed management entity will address.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to prescribe requirements for applications by States for funding. Requires States to select projects for funding to a weed management entity on a competitive basis, considering various factors, including: (1) the seriousness of the noxious weed problem; (2) the likelihood that the project will prevent or resolve the problem or increase knowledge about resolving similar problems; (3) the extent to which the weed management entity has made progress in addressing noxious weed problems; and (4) whether the project will reduce the total population of a noxious weed within a State.

Establishes reporting requirements for grant recipients and States. Limits the Federal share of any project or activity approved by a State or Indian tribe under this Act to 50 percent, with exceptions to meet the needs of underserved areas or to address critical needs.

(Sec. 6) Requires the consent of the landowner for any activity carried out under this Act involving real property. Prohibits any project from being undertaken on property that is used for the cultivation of row crops, fruits, or vegetables.

Permits a weed management entity to carry out a project to address the noxious weed problem of more than one State only if the entity meets the requirements of the State laws in all States in which the project will occur.

Prohibits the use of funding under this Act to carry out projects to: (1) control or eradicate animal pests or submerged or floating noxious aquatic weeds; or (2) protect an agricultural commodity other than livestock or an animal- or insect-based product.

(Sec. 7) States that the assistance authorized under this Act is meant to supplement, and not replace, other assistance available for control or eradication of harmful, invasive weeds on public and private lands.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007. Limits to five percent the amount of funding made available for a fiscal year for administrative costs of Federal agencies.]]>

35 2003-03-04 Passed Senate amended 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported in the Senate on February 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide financial assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate weeds. Requires the Secretary, in developing such Program, to consult with the National Invasive Species Council, the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, and representatives from certain States and Indian tribes and public and private entities.

(Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to allocate funds to States, on the basis of specified criteria, to fund the carrying out by weed management entities of approved projects to control or eradicate weeds. Requires the provision of special consideration for States with approved weed management entities established by tribes, and allows an additional allocation to a State to meet the particular needs and projects that such a weed management entity will address.

(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007. Limits to five percent the amount of funding made available for a fiscal year for administrative costs of Federal agencies.]]>

17 2004-06-01 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2004-09-02T20:21:50Z Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to establish a program to provide financial assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate weeds. Requires the Secretary, in developing such Program, to consult with the the Secretary of the Interior, representatives from certain States and Indian tribes, and public and private entities.

(Sec. 4) Allows the Secretary to allocate funds to States, on the basis of specified criteria, to fund the carrying out by weed management entities of approved projects to control or eradicate weeds. Requires the provision of special consideration for States with approved weed management entities established by tribes, and allows an additional allocation to a State to meet the particular needs and projects that such a weed management entity plans to address.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to prescribe requirements for applications by weed management entities for funding under this Act (other than the provision of financial assistance for a rapid response to outbreaks of noxious weeds), including requirements for reporting on the use of the funds received under this Act. Requires the Secretary to select projects for funding on a competitive basis, considering various factors, including: (1) the seriousness of the noxious weed problem; (2) the likelihood that the project will prevent or resolve the problem or increase knowledge about resolving similar problems; and (3) whether the project is likely to reduce the population of a noxious weed within a State.

Limits the Federal share of any project funded under this Act (other than for a rapid response) to 50 percent, unless: (1) the State meets criteria that accommodates situations where a higher percentage is necessary to meet the needs of an underserved area or addresses a critical need; or (2) the project will be carried out exclusively on Federal lands.

(Sec. 6) Allows the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service field offices to provide technical assistance, on a reimbursable basis, to weed management agencies in developing projects and filing applications for funding of projects under this Act (other than for a rapid response).

(Sec. 7) Requires the consent of the landowner for any activity carried out under this Act (other than for a rapid response) involving real property. Prohibits any project from being undertaken on property that is used for the cultivation of row crops, fruits, or vegetables.

Permits a weed management entity to carry out a project to address a noxious weed problem of more than one State only if the weed management entity meets the requirements of the State laws in all States in which the project will occur.

Prohibits the use of funding under this Act (other than for a rapid response) to carry out projects to: (1) control or eradicate animals or pests; or (2) protect an agricultural commodity other than livestock or an animal- or insect-based product.

(Sec. 8) States that funds authorized under this Act (other than for a rapid response) are meant to supplement, not replace, other assistance available for control or eradication of noxious weeds on Federal and private lands.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. Limits to: (1) five percent the amount of funding made available for a fiscal year that may be used by the Secretary for administrative costs of Federal agencies; and (2) ten percent the amount of funding made available for a fiscal year that may be used by States for administrative costs.

(Sec. 10) Authorizes the Secretary, at the request of a Governor of a State, to provide financial assistance to weed management entities through that State to rapidly respond to outbreaks of noxious weeds that are at a stage at which rapid eradication or control is possible and to ensure their eradication or immediate control. Permits the provision of such assistance only if: (1) there is a demonstrated need; (2) the noxious weed is considered to be an immediate threat to native fish, wildlife, or their habitats; (3) the economic impact of delaying action is considered to be substantial; and (4) the proposed response to such threat is technically feasible, economically responsible, and minimizes adverse impacts to the structure and function of an ecosystem and adverse effects on nontarget species and ecosystems. Permits the Federal share of any project carried out with such assistance to be up to full Federal expense. Instructs the Secretary to require that weed management entities receiving such assistance report on activities carried out with such assistance in the same manner required above for reporting funding received under this Act.]]>

49 2004-10-30 Public Law 2004-12-29T16:03:01Z Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 - Amends the Plant Protection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to provide financial and technical assistance to weed management entities to control or eradicate noxious weeds. Sets forth criteria for making grants to weed management entities and for the selection for funding of weed eradication projects. Directs the Secretary to give special consideration to States with approved weed management entities established by Indian tribes.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with weed management entities for funding of weed eradication activities that take into consideration various factors, including: (1) the severity of the noxious weeds problem or potential problem; (2) the likelihood that the activities will prevent or resolve the weed problem or increase knowledge about resolving similar problems; (3) the extent to which the activities will provide a comprehensive approach to the control or eradication of noxious weeds; (4) the extent to which the activities will improve the overall capacity of the United States to address noxious weed problems; and (5) the extent to which the activities promote cooperation and participation between States that have a common interest in controlling and eradicating noxious weeds.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with weed management entities to enable rapid response to outbreaks of noxious weeds.

States that the assistance authorized under this Act is meant to supplement, and not replace, other assistance available for control or eradication of harmful, invasive weeds on public and private lands.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. Limits funding for administrative costs to five percent of available funds.

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Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 Display Title Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds on public and private land. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Reported to House Noxious Weed Control Act of 2004 H House Short Titles as Reported to Senate Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 S Senate Short Titles as Passed House Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Noxious Weed Control and Eradication Act of 2004 Official Titles as Amended by Senate An Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide assistance to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate noxious weeds on public and private land. S Senate Official Titles as Amended by House To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide assistance to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate noxious weeds on public and private land. H House Short Titles as Introduced Noxious Weed Control Act of 2003 Enrolled Bill Engrossed in Senate 2004-10-10T04:00:00Z Engrossed Amendment House 2004-10-04T04:00:00Z Reported in House 2004-09-30T04:00:00Z Referred in House 2003-03-05T05:00:00Z Reported to Senate 2003-02-11T05:00:00Z Introduced in Senate 2003-01-13T05:00:00Z 2004-10-31T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-108publ412/xml/PLAW-108publ412.xml Public Law 2004-10-30 Became Public Law No: 108-412. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.