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The House passed H.R. 776, a bill that extends federal funding and support for programs to control invasive nutria rodents through 2030.
This vote was on H.R. 776, the Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025. Nutria are large, invasive rodents that cause significant damage to wetlands, marshlands, and agricultural land by burrowing and destroying vegetation. The bill extends a 2003 program that provides federal resources to help states and local communities manage and remove these animals, pushing the program's expiration date from 2025 to 2030. The House voted under a process called "suspension of the rules." This is a common shortcut used for bills that are expected to have broad, bipartisan support. Because it skips several procedural steps and speeds up the process, it requires a higher standard to pass: two-thirds of the members present must vote in favor, rather than a simple majority. The bill passed with a large bipartisan majority, receiving support from most members of both parties. Having passed the House, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If signed into law, it will ensure continued federal assistance for environmental protection and coastal restoration efforts in affected regions.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. Invasive nutria cause millions of dollars in environmental damage, particularly by destroying wetlands that protect coastal communities from storm surges and provide critical wildlife habitats.
Who’s affected. Coastal Communities: Continued federal support helps prevent erosion and preserves natural barriers against flooding. · Agricultural Landowners: Reduces the loss of crops and land stability caused by nutria infestations.
Democrats. The vast majority of the Democratic caucus supported the measure, with 198 members voting yes.
Republicans. A significant majority of Republicans supported the bill, though it saw a larger number of 'no' votes (28) than the Democratic side.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Feb 4, 2025
The House passed H.R.
776, a bill that extends federal funding and support for programs to control invasive nutria rodents through 2030.
Suspension of the rules is a fast-track procedure typically used for bills that have broad support. It limits debate and prevents any amendments, but requires a two-thirds supermajority vote for passage rather than a simple majority.
The bill has been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further review.
Invasive nutria cause millions of dollars in environmental damage, particularly by destroying wetlands that protect coastal communities from storm surges and provide critical wildlife habitats.
The bill demonstrated strong bipartisan consensus, with clear majorities in both the Democratic and Republican parties voting in favor.
The vast majority of the Democratic caucus supported the measure, with 198 members voting yes.
A significant majority of Republicans supported the bill, though it saw a larger number of 'no' votes (28) than the Democratic side.
The chamber's single independent member voted in favor of the bill.