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 ecosystems and water quality may improve with federal support for managing harmful algal blooms. • Communities reliant on tourism and fishing could benefit from enhanced recovery efforts following algal bloom events. • Local governments may receive additional resources for emergency response and mitigation strategies. • Public health initiatives could be bolstered to address potential health risks associated with algal blooms. 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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