HR 6645 · 115th Congress · Environmental Protection
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.(2018-08-17)
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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.…
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