South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

United States117th CongressS-66Senate
Updated: Jun 16, 2022

Summary

South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021 This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. 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. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

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HR-565: South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  2. Presented to President.

    House of Representatives

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-144.

  4. Signed by President.