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 water bodies may receive federal support for cleanup and restoration efforts if affected by harmful algal blooms. • Communities reliant on fishing and tourism could benefit from improved water quality and ecosystem health. • Increased funding may help local governments develop better monitoring and response strategies for algal blooms. • Residents may experience enhanced public health protections as a result of federal disaster declarations related to algal blooms. 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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