Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act
What this could mean for your district
The Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act authorizes the President to declare a major disaster when algal blooms cause significant damage, enabling federal disaster assistance. • Local water bodies may be affected by harmful algal blooms, impacting recreational activities and tourism. • Communities could face health risks associated with contaminated water sources. • Local economies may experience strain if fisheries and related industries are disrupted. • Emergency response resources might be mobilized to address algal bloom incidents, affecting local budgets. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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Introduced in House
Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act This bill explicitly authorizes the President to declare that a major disaster exists when algal blooms cause damage sufficient to warrant federal major disaster assistance.
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