U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a stronger federal response to golden mussels, an invasive species found on the U.S. west coast that can cause massive damage to waterways and infrastructure. … At the federal level, Schiff and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) have introduced the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act in the Senate [May 20] to help address the threat. If passed, the legislation would establish a demonstration program to prevent, eradicate, and control golden mussels, track their dispersal and create an early warning systems for future infestations, and provide grant funding for local or state efforts to tackle golden mussels. … A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2025 by U.S. Representative Josh Harder (D-California).

Other invasive species news:

• Los Banos Enterprise (Calif.): Federal golden mussel bill puts San Luis Reservoir and O’Neill Forebay back in focus
• USA Today: Invasive species will try to spread at ‘terrifying speed’ this summer