Rep. Josh Harder's Golden Mussel Eradication Bill Advances in Congress
Representative Josh Harder's "Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act" is progressing through Congress following a bipartisan hearing by the House Natural Resources subcommittee. The hearing specifically addressed strategies to halt the proliferation of golden mussels and bolster eradication initiatives. Both the acting deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and an official from the Contra Costa Water District have voiced their support for the bill's objectives. The legislation aims to establish a rapid response program, channel investments into new technologies and inspection stations, and enhance coordination among state, local, and federal agencies. Golden mussels were first detected near Stockton in 2024 and have since expanded their presence further south. In related financial news, Harder's Q2 FEC disclosure, filed on July 15th, 2026, reported $311.0K in fundraising, with $56.8K in spending and $4.7M cash on hand. Quiver Quantitative estimates Harder's net worth at $6.1M as of Septem...