S. 1254 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014
S. 1254 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2013, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 113-124
What it does
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014 - Reauthorizes, revises, and expands the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998. (Sec. 3) Requires the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to have a representative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2013
- Passed the SenateFeb 12, 2014
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentJun 19, 2014
- Became lawJun 30, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-124. (Jun 30, 2014)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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