HB1008
Type: B Origin: House USA Comments: 0

Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act

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The Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act is a federal bill aimed at addressing the issue of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in water bodies. The main provisions of the bill include establishing a comprehensive research program to study and mitigate HABs, creating a task force to coordinate federal actions related to HABs, and providing grants to states for monitoring and responding to HAB events. The bill also focuses on improving public outreach and education regarding the risks associated with HABs. Overall, the bill seeks to protect aquatic ecosystems, public health, and local economies from the negative impacts of HABs by enhancing research efforts and promoting proactive measures to prevent and manage these blooms.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-02-14: Introduced in House

  • 2023-02-14: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  • 2023-02-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

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