What does Preamble of HR 3717 do?

This bill amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The bill aims to establish a demonstration program concerning the golden mussel.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3717 do?

This bill is formally titled the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025.

What does GOLDEN MUSSEL DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. of HR 3717 do?

This section establishes a Golden Mussel Demonstration Program under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The Task Force, in partnership with various entities, will develop a program focused on preventing, monitoring, controlling, eradicating, educating about, and researching the golden mussel. The demonstration program will be implemented in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other infested or likely infested waters. The Task Force will collect and share information on control and eradication methods with relevant entities. Within one year of enactment, the Task Force must develop guidelines to control and eradicate the golden mussel, including watercraft inspection stations. A grant program will be established to fund projects identifying technologies and mechanisms to control golden mussels in various areas. The Task Force may enter into agreements to facilitate the use or sale of new technologies developed under the grant program. The demonstration program will provide guidance to federal agencies, states, port authorities, and other entities involved in control and eradication efforts. The Task Force can delegate responsibility for implementing control or eradication methods to appropriate entities. A total of $15,000,000 is authorized for appropriation to the Task Force for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

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Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025 — HR. 3717

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: Josh Harder (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Golden Mussel Demonstration Program to prevent, monitor, control, eradicate, educate about, and research the golden mussel, initially focused on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
The bill authorizes $15,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 to fund projects developing technologies and mechanisms to control golden mussels.
The Task Force will develop guidelines for golden mussel control and eradication, including watercraft inspection stations, and provide guidance to federal agencies, states, and other relevant entities.

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