To authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to control the movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters, to provide for financial assistance from the Commissioner of Reclamation to Reclamation States for watercraft inspection and decontamination stations, to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to make certain technical corrections, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill gives the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture authority to inspect and decontaminate boats entering or leaving federal waterways to prevent the spread of invasive mussels and other aquatic species. It also creates a grant program to help states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits set up watercraft inspection stations near Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.
Who Benefits and How
Western states with Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs gain federal support and funding for watercraft inspections. Recreational boaters and fishing industries benefit from protection of waterways against invasive species that damage ecosystems. Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits can apply for grants covering up to 75 percent of inspection station costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Boaters may face inspection delays when entering or leaving federal waters, though the bill requires agencies to minimize disruptions. Grant recipients must cover at least 25 percent of project costs as matching funds. The bill authorizes 25 million dollars per year in federal spending.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft on federal land in river basins with Bureau of Reclamation projects
- Creates a 75/25 federal-local cost-share grant program for watercraft inspection and decontamination stations
- Authorizes 25 million dollars annually starting in fiscal year 2025
- Makes technical corrections to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Authorizes the Interior and Agriculture Departments to inspect and decontaminate watercraft on federal land to control aquatic invasive species, creates a competitive grant program for watercraft inspection stations in Reclamation States, and makes technical corrections to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Natural Resources, Water
Primary Purpose
Authorizes the Interior and Agriculture Departments to inspect and decontaminate watercraft on federal land to control aquatic invasive species, creates a competitive grant program for watercraft inspection stations in Reclamation States, and makes technical corrections to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Western states with Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs
- Recreational boating and fishing industries
- Indian Tribes and local governments
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Boaters subject to inspections
- Grant recipients providing 25 percent matching funds
- Federal taxpayers funding 25 million dollars annually
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Western states with Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs
Watercraft inspection and decontamination service providers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation
- "the_secretaries"
- → Secretary of the Interior (through BLM, Reclamation, NPS) and Secretary of Agriculture (through Forest Service)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Any state with a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir, including 18 named western states from Alaska to Wyoming.
A Reclamation State, Indian Tribe, nonprofit, or local government in a Reclamation State.
An inspection to prevent and respond to biological invasions of an aquatic ecosystem.
Federal land and water operated by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, or Forest Service.
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