Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
Nutria Control: Extending Invasive Species Management
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is moving to extend a program that helps states manage and remove nutria, which are large, invasive rodents that cause significant damage to wetlands and marshes.
- The plan would keep the program running for five more years, moving the expiration date from 2025 to 2030 to ensure ongoing efforts are not interrupted.
- Nutria are a major concern because they destroy the roots of plants that hold soil together, which can lead to severe land loss, damage to riverbanks, and increased flooding risks.
- This bill allows the government to continue providing support and funding to states struggling with these animals, helping to protect local ecosystems and public infrastructure.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 56 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR H449)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 56 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR H449)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
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