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H.R. 6645 (115th)

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 2018

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Introduced

31 July 2018

Last action

17 August 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Sponsors

Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]

Subjects

Environment

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11 August 2025

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 31 July 2018

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 August 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

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