Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 2018)
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018
This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, including to: (1) increase the authorization of appropriations for the national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program and the action strategy of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia through FY2023, and (2) address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the Greater Everglades region of Florida. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.
What just happenedAug 17, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2018
- Aug 17, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jul 31, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 31, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jul 31, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House