Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025

2/8/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 776

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 776

Bill HR 776 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 776 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HR 776's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 776

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
11
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 776

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 776

To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.To reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003.
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