(Updated September 25, 2006)

H.R. 3049
Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act 

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 3049, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, September 25, 2006.  It is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.R. 3049 amends the Lacey Act to add specified species of black, bighead, and silver carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being shipped or imported into the United States.

Legislative History

H.R. 3049 was introduced by Rep. Green (WI) on June 23, 2005. The bill was ordered to be reported from the Judiciary Committee, by voice vote, on March 29, 2006. House Report 109-585 was filed on July 20, 2006. 

For additional information or questions, please contact the Judiciary Committee at 5-3951.