Establish federal demonstration and grant programs to prevent, monitor, control, research, and eradicate golden mussels in California water systems, including early warning tracking and investment in new control technology.

The Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026 will establish a demonstration program to prevent, monitor, control, eradicate, research, and educate on golden mussels; track dispersal and establish an early warning system; establish a competitive grant program for similar control and eradication projects; and invest in new technology developed under the grant program.

Schiff introduced legislation committing to federal programs, grants, tracking, and technology investment to control and eradicate golden mussels threatening California water systems.

NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Introduce Bill to Stop Spread of Golden Mussels Infesting California Water Systems, Aim to Protect Water Quality
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