Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act
What this could mean for your district
NJ-10 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 following harmful algal blooms. • Communities reliant on fishing and recreation could benefit from improved water quality and economic stability. • Municipalities may gain access to resources for public health initiatives related to algal bloom impacts. • Increased federal attention may lead to enhanced research and monitoring of algal blooms in local waterways. 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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