HR 8965
Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act
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This bill, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act, aims to strengthen efforts to manage and control invasive aquatic species that harm water quality, water resources, and ecosystems across the United States. It reauthorizes and expands a program established under the River and Harbor Act of 1958, increasing funding for invasive species management. Specifically, the bill increases the available funding for this program and expands the geographic areas targeted for invasive species control to include the Lake Erie and Ohio River Basins. The goal is to protect vital water resources and the health of aquatic environments.
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