Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 93

119th Congress

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Jan 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill reauthorizes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research through FY2030. It expands the inter-agency task force to include DOE and requires action strategy updates every five years. NOAA must establish national monitoring networks and an incubator program for prevention technologies. EPA must enhance freshwater monitoring in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. The bill addresses toxic algae threatening water quality and ecosystems.

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

SponsorDan Sullivan (R-AK)

Introduced1/22/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research through FY2030. It expands the inter-agency task force to include DOE and requires action strategy updates every five years. NOAA must establish national monitoring networks and an incubator progr

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This bill reauthorizes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research through FY2030. It expands the inter-agency task force to include DOE and requires action strategy updates every five years. NOAA must establish national monitoring networks and an incubator program for prevention technologies. EPA must enhance freshwater monitoring in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. The bill addresses toxic algae threatening water quality and ecosystems.

Bill Number: 93
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Introduced: 1/22/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
Bill Number: 93
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 1/22/2025
Summary: This bill reauthorizes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research through FY2030. It expands the inter-agency task force to include DOE and requires action strategy updates every five years. NOAA must establish national monitoring networks and an incubator program for prevention technologies. EPA must

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill reauthorizes harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research through FY2030. It expands the inter-agency task force to include DOE and requires action strategy updates every five years. NOAA must establish national monitoring networks and an incubator program for prevention technologies. EPA must enhance freshwater monitoring in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. The bill addresses toxic algae threatening water quality and ecosystems.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reauthorizes harmful algal bloom research through FY2030
Expands inter-agency task force membership
Requires five-year action strategy updates
NOAA must create monitoring network and technology incubator
EPA must enhance freshwater bloom monitoring

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Harmful algal blooms threaten drinking water supplies, recreation, and aquatic life. Climate change and nutrient pollution are increasing bloom frequency and severity. This reauthorization ensures continued federal research and response capabilities. The incubator program for new technologies addresses the need for better prevention and mitigation tools as the problem worsens.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Aquatic ecology

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Environmental health

Environmental technology

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Great Lakes

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Higher education

Lakes and rivers

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

93, 119th Congress (2025). "Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-93