Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act
What this could mean for your district
NJ-05 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 affected by harmful algal blooms may receive federal support for cleanup and recovery efforts. • Communities dependent on fishing and tourism could benefit from improved water quality and ecosystem health. • Municipalities may have access to resources for public health initiatives related to algal bloom impacts. • Local economies could see stabilization through federal disaster relief funding in affected areas. 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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