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Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024
10/4/2024, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 3348
Bill 118 s 3348, also known as the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the United States.
The bill seeks to amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 in order to improve research, monitoring, and response efforts related to these environmental challenges.
Specifically, the bill authorizes funding for research and monitoring programs to better understand the causes and impacts of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. It also establishes a task force to coordinate federal, state, tribal, and local efforts to address these issues. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance public outreach and education on harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, as well as measures to improve response and mitigation strategies. Overall, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent and respond to harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, ultimately protecting public health and the environment.
The bill seeks to amend the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 in order to improve research, monitoring, and response efforts related to these environmental challenges.
Specifically, the bill authorizes funding for research and monitoring programs to better understand the causes and impacts of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. It also establishes a task force to coordinate federal, state, tribal, and local efforts to address these issues. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance public outreach and education on harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, as well as measures to improve response and mitigation strategies. Overall, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent and respond to harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, ultimately protecting public health and the environment.
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Current Status of Bill S 3348
Bill S 3348 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 27, 2023. Bill S 3348 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 27, 2023. Bill S 3348's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3348
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3348
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3348
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2024
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2023
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3348
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