Environment and Public Works Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, titled the Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 , aims to extend the existing program designed to manage nutria populations. Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 , ensuring the continuation of efforts to mitigate the environmental damage caused by these invasive rodents. Specifically, the bill amends the original Act by extending its authorization from the current expiration of 2025 to 2030 , providing an additional five years for the program. This reauthorization allows federal agencies and their partners to continue implementing strategies for nutria eradication and control. Additionally, the bill includes a minor technical correction to the text of the 2003 Act, addressing a punctuation error.
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H449-450)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 776.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
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)
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H449-450)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 776.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-776| House
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This legislation, titled the Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025 , aims to extend the existing program designed to manage nutria populations. Its primary purpose is to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 , ensuring the continuation of efforts to mitigate the environmental damage caused by these invasive rodents. Specifically, the bill amends the original Act by extending its authorization from the current expiration of 2025 to 2030 , providing an additional five years for the program. This reauthorization allows federal agencies and their partners to continue implementing strategies for nutria eradication and control. Additionally, the bill includes a minor technical correction to the text of the 2003 Act, addressing a punctuation error.
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H449-450)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 776.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
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)
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2024
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H449-450)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 776.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
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)