Bill · H.R. 9299· House(119-HR-9299)
Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to create a grant program. The program provides funding to eligible entities to use eDNA monitoring techniques for sport fish surveys. Eligible groups include state, local, and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. The goal is to improve how sport fish populations and invasive species are monitored. The bill authorizes $4,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2033.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill creates a grant program specifically to implement and develop eDNA monitoring technology in biological surveys.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill enhances the monitoring of endangered species and the detection of invasive species to protect ecosystems.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill provides the Department of the Interior with better data to inform conservation and fisheries management.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes new spending of $4 million annually, which marginally increases government expenditure.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes additional government spending through a new grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Fisheries Management: Section 2(d)(4) provides for better data availability to inform conservation practices and fisheries management, which benefits those relying on sport fish.
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Better Species Protection: Section 2(d)(6) allows for the monitoring of species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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Enhanced Environmental Monitoring: Section 2(d)(5) enables the detection of invasive species, which can help protect local ecosystems.
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Increased Survey Accuracy: Section 2(d)(1), (2), and (3) aim to increase the frequency and spatial scale of surveys and enhance the accuracy of species identification and population estimates.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House