Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2024
This bill authorizes federal agencies (like the Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service) to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering federal waters in 18 western states (Reclamation States) to prevent invasive mussels from spreading. It creates a grant program to fund states, tribes, and local partners for setting up inspection stations, with federal funds covering up to 75% of costs. The program requires coordination with states, tribes, and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, and mandates minimizing disruptions to boaters. It directly affects recreational boaters using reservoirs in Reclamation States and the agencies managing those waters.
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Introduction
Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Dec 13, 2024
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Dec 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Dec 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Nov 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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Nov 21, 2024
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joe Neguse
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