Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act

Senate Bill

S. 2105

119th Congress

Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

Senator

Republican

TX

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 allows federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal lands and waters in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects. It also establishes a grant program for the Bureau of Reclamation to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations at its reservoirs.

Latest Action

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

SponsorTed Cruz (R-TX)

Introduced6/18/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberSenate

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Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act

The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 allows federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal lands and waters in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects. It also establishes a grant program for the Bu

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The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 allows federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal lands and waters in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects. It also establishes a grant program for the Bureau of Reclamation to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations at its reservoirs.

Bill Number: 2105
Sponsor: Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/18/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act
Bill Number: 2105
Sponsor: Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 6/18/2025
Summary: The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 allows federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal lands and waters in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects. It also establishes a grant program for the Bureau of Reclamation to fund watercraft i

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023 allows federal agencies to inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal lands and waters in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects. It also establishes a grant program for the Bureau of Reclamation to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations at its reservoirs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023This bill provides for activities to control invasive species on federal lands and waters.The Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, and Forest Service may inspect and decontaminate watercraft entering and leaving federal land and water located within a river basin that contains a Bureau of Reclamation water project.The Bureau of Reclamation must establish a grant program to conduct inspections and decontamination of watercraft in reservoirs operated and maintained by Reclamation, including to purchase, establish, operate, or maintain a watercraft inspection and decontamination station. In carrying out the grant program, Reclamation shall coordinate with (1) states with Reclamation projects, (2) affected Indian tribes, and (3) the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives federal agencies the authority to inspect and decontaminate watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive mussels in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects
Establishes a grant program for the Bureau of Reclamation to fund watercraft inspection and decontamination stations at its reservoirs
Requires coordination with states, affected Native American tribes, and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact recreational boaters and water users in areas with Bureau of Reclamation water projects, as they would be subject to mandatory inspections and decontamination of their watercraft. It could also benefit local communities and ecosystems by preventing the spread of invasive mussels, which can damage infrastructure and disrupt aquatic environments.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2105, 119th Congress (2025). "Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2105