Bill · H.R. 3717· House(119-HR-3717)
Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Harder
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025 amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. It establishes a demonstration program to prevent, monitor, control, and eradicate golden mussels. This program includes research on mussel biology and the development of an early warning system. It focuses on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other infested or likely infested U.S. waters. The act also creates a competitive grant program for technology and containment research. Finally, it authorizes $15,000,000 in annual appropriations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
Actively seeks to eradicate and control an invasive species to protect aquatic ecosystems.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
Provides competitive grants for biological research and technology development regarding golden mussels.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Directly benefits rural areas reliant on healthy waterways and fisheries.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
Increases federal spending by establishing a new demonstration and grant program.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Authorizes additional government spending of $15 million annually through 2030.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Environmental and Economic Protection: The program researches the effects of golden mussels on fisheries, water quality, and other ecosystem components, which helps protect natural resources. (Section 2, (j)(1)(A)(i))
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Infrastructure Safety: The bill develops methods to control and eradicate mussels in public infrastructure, waterways, fish screens, and derelict vessels. (Section 2, (j)(1)(A)(iii))
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Early Warning and Prevention: The establishment of an early warning system and watercraft inspection stations helps alert areas to future infestations and stop the spread of the mussel. (Section 2, (j)(1)(A)(ii) and (j)(1)(D))
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Funding for Innovation: A competitive grant program provides money to state and local entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and industry partners to develop technologies to remove golden mussels from boat hulls and water intakes. (Section 2, (j)(2)(A))
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Technical Support: The program provides technical assistance and shares information regarding control and eradication plans with state and local entities and port authorities. (Section 2, (j)(1)(A)(iv) and (j)(1)(C))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+4Good For Students+4Good For Union Workers+2Good For Children+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 6/4/2025
- 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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