H.R. 1008 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act
H.R. 1008 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 14, 2023, sponsored by Byron Donalds with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act This bill includes algal blooms within the definition of major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to submit to specified congressional committees a detailed study relating to the health effects of exposure to cyanotoxins in the air that result from algal blooms.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Byron Donalds (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. (Feb 24, 2023)
More bills from Byron Donalds in the 118th Congress
Other Emergency Management bills in the 118th Congress
- H.J.Res. 7: Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
- S. 1858: Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act
- H.R. 6249: Think Differently About Emergencies Act
- S. 310: Disaster Contract Improvement Act
- H.R. 3254: First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act
- H.R. 4090: Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023
- H.R. 4295: Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act
- H.R. 5599: FEMA Independence Act of 2023
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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