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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a "major disaster."
AI Summary
This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a "major disaster." This means that algal blooms, which are harmful overgrowths of algae in bodies of water, can now be eligible for federal disaster assistance and relief efforts under the Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (19)
Francis Rooney (R)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Chris Collins (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Bob Latta (R),
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 02/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/414/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr414/BILLS-116hr414ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr414/BILLS-116hr414ih.pdf.pdf |
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