HR 5692 United States House · 117th Congress

Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2021

Summary
Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2021 This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to provide federal assistance to states with certain reclamation projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Such assistance shall include financial assistance to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain watercraft inspection and decontamination stations. In providing financial assistance, Reclamation must prioritize projects such as watercraft inspections and decontamination stations that have the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at reservoirs of reclamation projects; or projects that prevent the spread of an aquatic invasive species to waters under the jurisdiction of Reclamation, including irrigation, reclamation, or other water projects. This bill provides authority for each federal agency on the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, along with state partners, to (1) conduct mandatory inspections and decontamination of recreational vessels; and (2) if necessary, impound, quarantine, or otherwise prevent entry of a recreational vessel. In addition, it expands the membership to include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2021
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Introduced Oct 22, 2021 Last action Oct 29, 2021
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Oct 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Oct 25, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Oct 22, 2021
Committee
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.
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Oct 22, 2021
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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