H.R. 6645 · 115th Congress
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brian Mast
- Introduced
- 2018-07-31
- Latest action
- 2018-08-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Summary
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.