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- H.R.7450
H.R.7450: Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 1, 2020
Bill Summary
Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to designate organizations as National Centers of Excellence in Harmful Algal Bloom Research, Prevention, Response, and Mitigation. 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. To be eligible for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 28, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| July 1, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) |