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H.R. 1786 · 119th Congress

Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act

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What this could mean for your district

CO-01
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CO-01 The Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act authorizes the President to declare a major disaster when algal blooms cause significant damage, allowing for federal assistance. • This bill may provide financial support for local communities affected by harmful algal blooms. • It could help protect public health by addressing water quality issues related to algal blooms. • Local economies that rely on tourism and recreation may benefit from quicker recovery efforts. • It may enhance resources for environmental monitoring and management in affected areas. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.

Updated: 1/13/2026
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Bill details

Introduced: 3/3/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hr1786
Latest official action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 3/3/2025

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Last updated: 1/13/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr1786 • District: CO-01Learn more →