California Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla introduced the “Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026” on Wednesday that would, if passed, create a task force to partner with state and other entities to develop best practices for dealing with the invasive species that has rapidly infested the state’s water ways. This bill is a companion to one introduced in June 2025 by Rep. Josh Harder (D-Turlock), H.R. 3717, in the House of Representatives, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources. Both bills would authorize $15 million a year over the next four years to be given in grants by the task force to its various partners for research and development.