To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing a rule that would allow the importation of papayas that are the product of Brazil into the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands of the United States until certain conditions are met, and for other purposes.
Sound Science, Safe Imports, and Healthy Communities Act of 1998 - Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing a final rule permitting importation of Brazilian papayas into the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands until certain agricultural and environmental requirements have been met to prevent introduction of the Mediterranean and South American fruit flies and other plant pests and diseases into the United States (and specifically, Florida).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to House Agriculture
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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