Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025
Invasive Species: Golden Mussel Control Program
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these committees to study the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025
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