S. 66 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021
S. 66 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 27, 2021, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 117-144
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 11, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 9, 2022
- Became lawJun 16, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-144. (Jun 16, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 11, 2022 · Passed412–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
- South Florida Clean Coastal Waters ActHouse · May 11, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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