Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025, seeks to amend existing laws to better address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. It expands the scope of research to include marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems, rather than just coastal waters. The legislation mandates the creation of a new Action Strategy to be submitted to Congress every five years. It also establishes a national-level incubator program to test new technologies for controlling these blooms. Furthermore, it enhances the roles of NOAA and the EPA in monitoring and responding to these environmental events.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill expands research and monitoring to protect marine and freshwater ecosystems from harmful algal blooms.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill increases consultation with and prioritization of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes increased funding for scientific research into algal blooms and hypoxia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Food Safety and Security: The bill directs the Task Force to examine the costs of hypoxia, specifically including impacts on food safety and security (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)).
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Enhanced Support for Seafood and Harvesters: The legislation aims to support the resilience of the seafood industry and expands access to testing for harmful algal bloom toxins for subsistence and recreational harvesters through innovative methods (Section 2(b)(1)(E)(G)).
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Better Decision-Making Data: The bill seeks to provide State and local entities, Indian tribes, and other groups with access to real-time or near real-time observations data to help protect human and ecological health and local economies (Section 2(b)(1)(E)(H)).
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Targeted Assistance for Vulnerable Communities: A national-level incubator program is instructed to prioritize strategies that benefit low-income communities, Indian tribes, and rural communities (Section 2(f)(1)(5)).
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Increased Coordination for Water Management: The bill directs the EPA to develop and enhance operational freshwater harmful algal bloom monitoring, observing, and forecasting programs in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs (Section 2(d)(1)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill increases consultation with and prioritization of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill explicitly prioritizes strategies and technologies that benefit low-income communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes research and testing access specifically for rural and remote communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides support for the resilience of the seafood and fisheries industries.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill expands research and monitoring to protect marine and freshwater ecosystems from harmful algal blooms. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes strategies and testing accessibility for rural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes increased funding for scientific research into algal blooms and hypoxia.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill increases research capabilities regarding harmful algal blooms and their human health impacts.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances monitoring of toxins to improve food safety and consumer security.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/23/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan