Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act
What this could mean for your district
MI-09 The Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act allows the President to declare a major disaster when algal blooms cause significant damage, enabling federal disaster assistance. • Local water bodies may receive federal support for cleanup and restoration efforts. • Communities affected by algal blooms could benefit from improved public health measures. • Economic activities, such as tourism and fishing, may see relief if federal assistance is provided. • Local governments could gain resources to better manage and prevent harmful algal blooms in the future. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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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.
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