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PROTECT Florida Act

USA118th CongressHR-2503| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2023
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prioritizing Revised Operations To Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill modifies requirements regarding water infrastructure projects in central and southern Florida. Specifically, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) must include in such projects specified public health considerations, including those related to cyanobacteria (i.e., blue-green algae) and other toxins. The bill also prohibits the use of restoration funds for deep well injection (a liquid-waste disposal technology). In addition, the USACE must (1) develop a master operational manual to ensure system management that protects public health and Everglades restoration; and (2) with the National Academies of Sciences, study the legacy of pollution and nutrient loading, as well as the impacts of soil amendments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3324
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5707
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2156
PROTECT Florida Act
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3324
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5707
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2156
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 7, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

Aquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFloridaGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversMarine pollutionWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

PROTECT Florida Act

USA118th CongressHR-2503| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2023
Prioritizing Revised Operations To Eliminate Cyanobacteria Toxins in Florida Act or the PROTECT Florida Act This bill modifies requirements regarding water infrastructure projects in central and southern Florida. Specifically, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) must include in such projects specified public health considerations, including those related to cyanobacteria (i.e., blue-green algae) and other toxins. The bill also prohibits the use of restoration funds for deep well injection (a liquid-waste disposal technology). In addition, the USACE must (1) develop a master operational manual to ensure system management that protects public health and Everglades restoration; and (2) with the National Academies of Sciences, study the legacy of pollution and nutrient loading, as well as the impacts of soil amendments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3324
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5707
PROTECT Florida Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2156
PROTECT Florida Act
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3324
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5707
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2156
    PROTECT Florida Act


  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 7, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFloridaGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfrastructure developmentLakes and riversMarine pollutionWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection