; Whereas there is an urgent need for funding to prevent and preempt the introduction and spread of invasive species from key points of entry, and a focus on stopping them at their sources of entry; and Whereas numerous Federal agencies, operating under a patchwork of laws, regulations, policies, and programs, are tasked with monitoring and controlling the spread of invasive species yet gaps in authorities or shortages of personnel have hampered efforts to limit the entrance of and damage from invasive species: Now, therefore, be it