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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
BillsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesH.R. 8876Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8876IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources

Republicans introduce bill to control aquatic invasive species

Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim (R-MI)7 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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Introduced
May 19
House committee
Jul 14
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House floor
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

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Cosponsors (7)

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4 Democrats, 3 Republicans (of 7 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 21
1d ago
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 14
Jul 14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 19
May 19
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.
May 19
May 19
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.
May 19
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
May 19
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 21
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 14
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 19
HOUSEReferred 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.
May 19
HOUSEReferred 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.
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
Introduced in House

All 7 cosponsors

4 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (4)
Republicans (3)

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