Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act
What this could mean for your district
The Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act allows the President to declare a major disaster when algal blooms cause significant damage, enabling federal assistance. • Local water bodies may receive federal support for cleanup and recovery efforts related to harmful algal blooms. • Communities could benefit from improved resources for managing public health risks associated with algal blooms. • Local economies, particularly those reliant on tourism and fishing, may see stabilization through federal disaster assistance. • Environmental restoration projects could be funded to address the long-term impacts of algal blooms on ecosystems. 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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