HR 3717 United States House · 119th Congress

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

This bill establishes a federal program to address the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water infrastructure and ecosystems. It directs the Task Force to develop a demonstration program focused on research, control methods, and early warning systems for infested areas like the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, with a $15 million annual funding authorization from 2026-2030. Key provisions include grants for developing technologies to remove mussels from water intakes, pipelines, and boat hulls, plus guidelines for watercraft inspections to prevent spread. The program requires collaboration with states, ports, and research institutions to share control strategies and coordinate efforts.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 4, 2025 Last action Sep 10, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Jun 5, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Jun 4, 2025
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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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Jun 4, 2025
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