Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6057
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 2, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 2, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6057
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Utah
Democrat
California
Republican
Colorado
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2020

This bill directs the Bureau of Reclamation to provide financial assistance to states with Reclamation projects to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into and out of reservoirs operated and maintained by Reclamation, including assistance to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a watercraft inspection and decontamination station that has the highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

In providing financial assistance, Reclamation must prioritize projects that (1) prevent the spread of an aquatic invasive species to waters under its jurisdiction, including irrigation, reclamation, or other water projects; and (2) align with the priorities of the state and with the document titled Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters, published in February 2010.

The bill provides authority for each federal agency on the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to (1) conduct mandatory inspections and decontamination of watercraft; and (2) if necessary, impound, quarantine, or otherwise prevent entry of a watercraft. The membership of the task force is expanded to include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Reclamation.

Text (1)
March 2, 2020
Actions (4)
03/10/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
03/03/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
03/02/2020
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.
03/02/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM