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S. 66Became Law

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 16, 2022)

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

What just happenedJun 16, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-144.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 16, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-144.

  2. Jun 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-144.

  3. Jun 16, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 9, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 9, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 11, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. May 11, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 7 (Roll no. 152). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4731-4732)

  9. May 11, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 7 (Roll no. 152).

  10. May 11, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4832-4833)

  11. May 10, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. May 10, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 66.

  13. May 10, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4731-4733)

  14. May 10, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Mar 8, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 8, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 8, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 8, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1066-1067; text: CR S1066-1067)

  19. Mar 8, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1066-1067; text: CR S1066-1067)

  20. Feb 3, 2022Floor

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-64.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  21. Feb 3, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-64.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

  23. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Jan 27, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Jan 27, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 16, 202249

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

Passed HouseMay 11, 202253

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

Passed SenateMar 8, 202255

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

Reported to SenateDec 17, 202125

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

Introduced in SenateJan 27, 2021

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 — Informed