119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
H.R. 8876IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim (R-MI)10 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced this bill to establish grant programs and oversight measures for controlling and preventing aquatic invasive species in coastal areas. The bill addresses the management of aquatic nuisance species through federal grants and creates advisory bodies to oversee these efforts. The legislation provides Congress with reporting requirements to track the progress and effectiveness of aquatic invasive species control initiatives.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Aquatic nuisance species
- Sec. 3. Use of grant awards under coastal aquatic invasive species
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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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.
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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.
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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 10 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Elfreth, SarahMD-03
Neguse, JoeCO-02
Tokuda, Jill N.HI-02
Dingell, DebbieMI-06
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Mannion, John W.NY-22
Republicans (4)
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