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Transparency on Invasive Pests in Wood Packaging Material Violations

New regulations mandate that starting January 1, 2024, the government must publish information on violations related to pests found in wood packaging materials of goods entering the U.S. This aims to increase transparency and protect against invasive pests that could threaten agriculture and the environment. Citizens will gain access to data on issues with imported goods.
Key points
Starting 2024, data on violations of wood packaging material regulations for goods entering the U.S. will be publicly available.
Information will include the date, type of violation, type of insect found, packaging material type, ISPM 15 mark details, port of entry, and country of origin.
The goal is to protect agriculture and the environment from pests that can be transported in wood packaging.
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Print number: 117_S_5278
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2022-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TIPPI Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5278.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting 2024, data on violations of wood packaging material regulations for goods entering the U.S. will be publicly available.
  • Information will include the date, type of violation, type of insect found, packaging material type, ISPM 15 mark details, port of entry, and country of origin.
  • The goal is to protect agriculture and the environment from pests that can be transported in wood packaging.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Agriculture Environment