H.R. 1786
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Donalds · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Harmful Algal Bloom Disaster Relief Act".
SEC. 2. Algal blooms
Section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122) is amended by striking "or drought" and inserting "drought, or algal blooms" .