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. • This bill may provide financial support for communities affected by harmful algal blooms, which could help with recovery efforts. • Local water quality and public health initiatives may benefit from increased federal resources aimed at addressing algal bloom issues. • It could enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to monitor and manage algal bloom occurrences. • The bill may raise awareness about the impacts of algal blooms on local ecosystems and economies. 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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