AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Feb 5, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 14, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Reauthorizes the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 through fiscal year 2030
- Allows the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states for eradicating or controlling nutria
- Allows the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states for restoring marshland damaged by nutria
- Nutria are invasive, semi-aquatic rodents
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- States may continue receiving federal funding for nutria control and marsh restoration beyond the current authorization period
- The bill's specific funding amounts are not detailed in the official summary
- The summary does not specify which states are affected or the scale of expected restoration
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill on February 4, 2025 by a vote of 361–56 under suspension of the rules
- Senate received the bill on February 5, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
- No further action has been recorded
Legislative History
Actions.
- Feb 5, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Feb 4, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 4, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 56 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR H449)
- Feb 4, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 56 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR H449)
- Feb 4, 2025 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H451-452)
- Feb 4, 2025 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Feb 4, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 776.
- Feb 4, 2025 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H449-450)