119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1786 — Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act

“To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes.”

Emergency management

Introduced Mar 3, 2025

Last action Mar 3, 2025

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Introduced

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Referred

Mar 3, 2025

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill explicitly authorizes the President to declare that a major disaster exists when algal blooms cause damage sufficient to warrant federal major disaster assistance.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Amendment

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 3, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.