A bill to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, and for other purposes.

1/15/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 93, also known as the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, is a piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of harmful algal blooms in the United States. The bill seeks to amend the existing act from 1998 in order to better research and control these harmful blooms, which can have negative impacts on the environment and public health.

The bill includes provisions for increased research funding to better understand the causes and effects of harmful algal blooms. It also aims to improve monitoring and early warning systems to help prevent and mitigate the impacts of these blooms. Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing harmful algal blooms.

Overall, Bill 119 s 93 is focused on improving the government's response to harmful algal blooms and protecting the environment and public health from their negative effects. It emphasizes the importance of research, monitoring, and coordination in addressing this pressing issue.
Congress
119

Number
S - 93

Introduced on
2025-01-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 93, also known as the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998, is a piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of harmful algal blooms in the United States. The bill seeks to amend the existing act from 1998 in order to better research and control these harmful blooms, which can have negative impacts on the environment and public health.

The bill includes provisions for increased research funding to better understand the causes and effects of harmful algal blooms. It also aims to improve monitoring and early warning systems to help prevent and mitigate the impacts of these blooms. Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing harmful algal blooms.

Overall, Bill 119 s 93 is focused on improving the government's response to harmful algal blooms and protecting the environment and public health from their negative effects. It emphasizes the importance of research, monitoring, and coordination in addressing this pressing issue.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/14/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.