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Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3717| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025," amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish a comprehensive demonstration program targeting the golden mussel. The program, to be developed by the Task Force in partnership with various entities, will focus on prevention, monitoring, control, eradication, education, and research . Key activities include studying the mussel's biology and environmental tolerances, tracking its dispersal to establish an early warning system, and developing control methods for areas like derelict vessels, public infrastructure, and waterways. The demonstration program will be implemented in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other waters determined to be infested or likely to become infested by the golden mussel. It also mandates the development of guidelines to control the spread and eradicate the mussel, including through watercraft inspection stations. Furthermore, the bill establishes a competitive grant program to fund projects identifying effective technologies for golden mussel removal and enhancing the understanding of its biology and containment science. The Task Force is authorized to provide guidance and delegate responsibilities for control and eradication methods to other federal agencies, states, and local entities, with an authorization of $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
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.
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    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.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3717| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
This bill, titled the "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025," amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish a comprehensive demonstration program targeting the golden mussel. The program, to be developed by the Task Force in partnership with various entities, will focus on prevention, monitoring, control, eradication, education, and research . Key activities include studying the mussel's biology and environmental tolerances, tracking its dispersal to establish an early warning system, and developing control methods for areas like derelict vessels, public infrastructure, and waterways. The demonstration program will be implemented in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other waters determined to be infested or likely to become infested by the golden mussel. It also mandates the development of guidelines to control the spread and eradicate the mussel, including through watercraft inspection stations. Furthermore, the bill establishes a competitive grant program to fund projects identifying effective technologies for golden mussel removal and enhancing the understanding of its biology and containment science. The Task Force is authorized to provide guidance and delegate responsibilities for control and eradication methods to other federal agencies, states, and local entities, with an authorization of $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
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.
  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    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.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted