Bill · S. 4603· Senate(119-S-4603)
Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. It establishes a demonstration program to address the golden mussel through prevention, monitoring, control, eradication, education, and research. The program focuses on areas like the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other infested or at-risk waters. It includes the creation of a competitive grant program to identify effective control technologies and containment science. Additionally, the Task Force will develop specific guidelines and control methods for various water-related infrastructures and vessels.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill funds research, monitoring, and eradication efforts to protect water quality and ecosystems from the golden mussel.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill authorizes $15,000,000 annually for a demonstration program that includes research and development components.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
Protecting water quality and infrastructure helps ensure stable water resources for agricultural use.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Environmental Protection: The program conducts research into the biology of the golden mussel and its effects on fisheries, water quality, and other ecosystem components (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(A)(i)).
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Development of Early Warning Systems: The program includes tracking dispersal to create early warning systems that alert likely areas of future infestations (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Advancement of Control Technologies: Through a competitive grant program, entities can identify technologies to remove golden mussels from water intakes, fish screens, boat hulls, and waterways (Section 2, subsection (j)(2)(A)(i)).
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Information Sharing: The Task Force is required to make information regarding control and eradication methods available to State and local entities and port authorities (Section 2, subsection (j)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+7Improves Public Transit+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- 5/20/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Alex PadillaDemocrat · California