To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.

1/29/2025, 9:21 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 HR 776, also known as the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the original act that was passed in 2003. The bill focuses on addressing the issue of nutria, which are large, invasive rodents that have been causing damage to wetlands and waterways in the United States.

The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 provides funding and support for efforts to eradicate and control nutria populations in order to protect the environment and prevent further damage to ecosystems. The bill includes provisions for research, monitoring, and management of nutria populations, as well as outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about the issue.

By reauthorizing this act, Congress is demonstrating its commitment to addressing the problem of nutria and protecting the environment from the negative impacts of these invasive rodents. The bill has received bipartisan support and is seen as a necessary step in preserving wetlands and waterways in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 776

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill 119 HR 776, also known as the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the original act that was passed in 2003. The bill focuses on addressing the issue of nutria, which are large, invasive rodents that have been causing damage to wetlands and waterways in the United States.

The Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 provides funding and support for efforts to eradicate and control nutria populations in order to protect the environment and prevent further damage to ecosystems. The bill includes provisions for research, monitoring, and management of nutria populations, as well as outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about the issue.

By reauthorizing this act, Congress is demonstrating its commitment to addressing the problem of nutria and protecting the environment from the negative impacts of these invasive rodents. The bill has received bipartisan support and is seen as a necessary step in preserving wetlands and waterways in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.