H.R. 776 (119th)Bill Overview

Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025

Animals|AnimalsFarmland
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This bill reauthorizes the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 by amending Section 3(e) to extend the authorization period from 2025 to 2030 and makes a technical correction to Section 3(a). It does not specify new funding amounts or substantive program changes in the text provided.

Why people may split

Disagreement primarily over funding levels and federal spending

Watch point

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative reauthorization with an accompanying technical correction.

This bill reauthorizes the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 by amending Section 3(e) to extend the authorization period from 2025 to 2030 and makes a technical correction to Section 3(a).

It does not specify new funding amounts or substantive program changes in the text provided.

Passage70/100

Routine extension of an existing program with minimal controversy raises likelihood, though outcome depends on Senate action and appropriations linking.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative reauthorization with an accompanying technical correction. It specifies the statutory locations and textual replacements needed to extend the authorization and correct wording.

Contention20/100

Disagreement primarily over funding levels and federal spending

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Federal agenciesFederal agencies

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Federal agenciesContinued federal funding eligibility for nutria eradication projects through 2030.
  • Federal agenciesSustained federal coordination with states to protect wetlands and agriculture from nutria damage.
  • Potential benefitMaintains jobs for field crews and contractors engaged in monitoring and removal efforts.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesExtends a federal program that will likely require additional appropriations and federal spending.
  • Potential burdenAuthorization extension alone does not guarantee funds, risking program shortfalls if not appropriated.
  • Potential burdenMay impose compliance obligations or access requirements on private landowners during eradication activities.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Disagreement primarily over funding levels and federal spending
Progressive90%

Likely supportive because the bill continues a program that protects wetlands and coastal ecosystems from invasive nutria.

May view it as necessary but insufficient without explicit funding, stronger habitat restoration, and animal-welfare safeguards.

Leans supportive
Centrist80%

Generally favorable as a narrowly targeted, bipartisan reauthorization that preserves an ongoing invasive-species program.

Wants clarity on costs, measurable outcomes, and periodic review to ensure effective use of federal funds.

Leans supportive
Conservative60%

Cautiously supportive if the reauthorization remains limited in scope and cost.

Concerned about expanding federal programs, potential taxpayer burden, and preferring state-driven implementation and cost controls.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood70/100

Routine extension of an existing program with minimal controversy raises likelihood, though outcome depends on Senate action and appropriations linking.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • No CBO or cost estimate included
  • Whether authorization level includes new appropriations
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

HOUSE · Feb 5, 2025
Fast-track passage✓ PassedBipartisanNear-unanimous
2/3 majority required

The House fast-tracked this bill — skipping normal debate — and it passed with a two-thirds majority. It now moves to the Senate.

What is a fast-track passage?

Suspending the rules allows the House to bypass normal debate procedures and pass a bill immediately with a two-thirds vote.

Yes 87% No 13%
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06 · Go deeper

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Disagreement primarily over funding levels and federal spending

Routine extension of an existing program with minimal controversy raises likelihood, though outcome depends on Senate action and appropriat…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative reauthorization with an accompanying technical correction. It specifies the statutory locations and textual replacements needed t…

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