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119-hr-1786119th CongressWALLET

Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act

Sponsored By: Representative Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

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Summary

Adds harmful algal blooms to the Stafford Act's definition of a major disaster. This bill would let communities hit by harmful algal bloom events qualify for federal disaster declarations and access disaster relief programs available under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Disaster aid after harmful algal blooms

This bill would treat harmful algal blooms as disasters under federal law. If the President declares a disaster for an algal bloom, FEMA could offer housing, repair, cleanup, and other help. You or your small business would need to be in the declared area to qualify. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment. The bill does not set new funding amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2025

  • Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

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