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Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2975| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2019
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to provide financial assistance to states with Reclamation projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into and out of reservoirs operated and maintained by Reclamation, including assistance to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a watercraft inspection and decontamination station that has the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. In providing financial assistance, Reclamation must prioritize projects that (1) prevent the spread of an aquatic invasive species to waters under its jurisdiction, including irrigation, reclamation, or other water projects; and (2) align with the priorities of the state and with the document titled Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters , published in February 2010. The bill provides authority for each federal agency on the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to (1) conduct mandatory inspections and decontamination of watercraft; and (2) if necessary, impound, quarantine, or otherwise prevent entry of a watercraft. The membership of the task force is expanded to include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6057
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6057
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6057: Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2020
Aquatic ecologyArizonaCaliforniaColoradoEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIdahoKansasMarine and inland water transportationMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaOregonSouth DakotaTexasTransportation safety and securityUtahWashington StateWater qualityWater storageWater use and supplyWyoming

Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2975| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2019
Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to provide financial assistance to states with Reclamation projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into and out of reservoirs operated and maintained by Reclamation, including assistance to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a watercraft inspection and decontamination station that has the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. In providing financial assistance, Reclamation must prioritize projects that (1) prevent the spread of an aquatic invasive species to waters under its jurisdiction, including irrigation, reclamation, or other water projects; and (2) align with the priorities of the state and with the document titled Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters , published in February 2010. The bill provides authority for each federal agency on the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to (1) conduct mandatory inspections and decontamination of watercraft; and (2) if necessary, impound, quarantine, or otherwise prevent entry of a watercraft. The membership of the task force is expanded to include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6057
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6057
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6057: Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyArizonaCaliforniaColoradoEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIdahoKansasMarine and inland water transportationMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaOregonSouth DakotaTexasTransportation safety and securityUtahWashington StateWater qualityWater storageWater use and supplyWyoming