Senators Padilla, Schiff introduce bill combatting invasive golden mussel

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla introduced new legislation aiming to curb the spread and eradicate the invasive golden mussel across California. The two senators, both Democrats, introduced the golden mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026 to expedite wiping out the invasive mussel native to China and Southeastern Asia. [...]