Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act

House Bill 3297 - Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 3297 Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:51 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3297

Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act

This bill requires the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecast System to continue to operate during a government shutdown by designating certain activities related to the system as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3297

Bill HR 3297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2019. Bill HR 3297 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2019. Bill HR 3297's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3297

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3297

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Aquatic ecology

- Department of Commerce

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Marine pollution

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3297

Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act

To amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.

Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act