HR1008-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 14, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster. The main policy areas are Health, Energy, Environment, and Transportation.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster.

Key Policy Areas

Health, Energy, Environment, Transportation

Primary Purpose

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster.

Policy Domains

Health Energy Environment Transportation

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 14, 2023

Mr. Donalds (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Health Energy Environment Transportation

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