HR-335 : Still Just a Bill


South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2019

This bill addresses harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the South Florida ecosystem. An algal bloom is a rapid growth of algae that may create toxic or hypoxic (severely low-oxygen) conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia must assess potential approaches to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the ecosystem. The task force must also submit a plan, based on the assessment, for reducing, mitigating, and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in the region.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-09-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8010-8011)House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 335.House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8010-8013)House floor actions
2019-09-26FloorMs. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-09-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.House floor actions
2019-09-11DischargeCommittee on Natural Resources discharged.House floor actions
2019-09-11CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-202, Part I.House floor actions
2019-07-25CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-07-24CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-07-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-02-12CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.House committee actions
2019-02-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
Related Subjects
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Water quality
Related Geographic Entities
  • Everglades
  • Florida
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