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 assistance. • Local ecosystems and water quality may improve with federal support for addressing harmful algal blooms. • Communities dependent on tourism and fishing could benefit from recovery efforts if algal blooms are effectively managed. • Economic stability may be enhanced through federal disaster assistance for affected businesses and residents. • Public health initiatives could be bolstered to mitigate the impacts of algal blooms on community health. 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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