Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3717

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

Invasive Species: Golden Mussel Control Program

Jun 4, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 13 months

This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Nothing has happened with this proposal since June 2025, which means it has been stalled for over one year. These committees must take action before the bill can move forward, but most bills like this never receive a vote.

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Unlikely to pass

While invasive species are a common concern, the bill currently lacks Republican cosponsors and is in the early stages of the committee process.

Key Points

This bill creates a new program to stop the spread of golden mussels, an invasive species that can clog water pipes and harm local fish. The program will focus on finding ways to kill the mussels and keep them from moving into new areas.
The government will work with local ports, colleges, and state agencies to research how these mussels live and how they affect water quality. They will also set up an early warning system to alert communities before an infestation starts.
A new grant program will give money to groups that find better ways to remove mussels from boat hulls, water intakes, and public infrastructure. This includes creating new technology that can be shared with local governments and businesses.
The program will start in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California but can expand to any other waters where the mussels are found. Officials will also set up inspection stations to check boats for the mussels to prevent them from spreading.
If passed, the bill would provide $15 million every year from 2026 through 2030 to pay for these efforts. This money will help protect public water systems and natural habitats from expensive damage caused by these pests.

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Milestones

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Jun 4, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 4, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3717

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.