S 93 · Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
- Introduced
- Jan 14, 2025
- Latest action
- Sep 11, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK]
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors
- 15
Summary
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and modifies the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act to address algal blooms and hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen) in U.S. marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems. Harmful algal blooms are high concentrations of algae that may create nuisance or toxic conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. The bill directs the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to submit to Congress an action strategy for harmful algal blooms at least once every five years. The bill also expands the task force's membership to include the Department of Energy. The bill also expands the duties of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia program. NOAA must also carry out a variety of activities related to monitoring, predicting, preventing, mitigating, and responding to marine, coastal, and Great Lakes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia events. For example, NOAA must establish (1) a national network of observing systems for monitoring, detecting, and forecasting harmful algal blooms; and (2) a national-level incubator program to increase the number of strategies, technologies, and measures available to prevent, mitigate, and control harmful algal blooms. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency must develop and enhance operational freshwater harmful algal bloom monitoring, observing, and forecasting programs in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs and carry out other activities related to researching freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia events.
Recent actions
- Sep 11, 2025 Held at the desk.
- Sep 11, 2025 Received in the House.
- Sep 11, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 10, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 10, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 1, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
- Jul 1, 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-34.
- Jul 1, 2025 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 119-34.
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.