House Bill 1954
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 17, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1954
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
This bill requires the Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecast System to continue to operate during a government shutdown by designating certain services related to the system as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
March 17, 2021
05/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
03/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
03/17/2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/17/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 25, 2023 8:00:21 PM