Bills · HR 6053
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6053Public Lands and Natural Resources
SGLF Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 17· LAST ACTION NOV 17
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because invasive mussels, like zebra and quagga mussels, have caused significant damage to the Great Lakes' ecosystem and economy. These mussels filter vast amounts of water, removing food sources for native fish, and they can clog industrial and municipal water pipes, leading to costly maintenance.
If this bill becomes law, it means a dedicated, funded effort will be put in place to specifically combat these invasive species, helping to protect the lakes' health, support the fishing industry, and reduce infrastructure costs. If it doesn't pass, the problem of invasive mussels would likely continue to worsen without a coordinated, well-funded approach, potentially leading to further environmental degradation and economic strain on the region.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the U.S. Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to develop and implement programs to combat invasive mussel species.
This provision grants specific authority to a key organization responsible for Great Lakes health to address a critical environmental threat.
PROVISION 02
Requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to assist the Commission in these efforts.
This ensures that multiple federal agencies with relevant expertise and resources contribute to a coordinated approach.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $500,000,000 in funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 to carry out these invasive mussel combat efforts.
This provides substantial, dedicated financial resources to support long-term, large-scale initiatives against invasive mussels.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
78
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 60%
DEM 7 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 17
Introduced in House
NOV 17
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6053
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 17, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025
House BillHR 6053Public Lands and Natural Resources
SGLF Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 17, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
