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To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3399

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003, which provided grants to Maryland and Louisiana for a program to eradicate or control nutria (a type of rodent). The program also provided grants to restore marshland damaged by nutria.

This bill revises the grant program, including by expanding the program to include grants for eradicating nutria in any state that has demonstrated a need for the program as well as grants for restoring wetlands or agricultural lands damaged by nutria.

Current Status of Bill HR 3399

Bill HR 3399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2019. Bill HR 3399 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2019.  Bill HR 3399's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-186. as of October 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3399

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3399

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- California
- Farmland
- Land use and conservation
- Mammals
- Pest management
- Wetlands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3399

To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

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