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  • The bill titled “Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025” seeks to revise existing legislation to better address the issues of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in marine and freshwater environments. It proposes changes to enhance research,...

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    This bill wants to make bigger and better plans to stop yucky algae from growing too much in the water, which hurts fish and other life, by giving money and support to smart people to study and fix it. But, it doesn’t quite explain clearly how some of the money will be used or shared, so people are worried about spending it wisely.

  • H. RES. 1423 expresses support for designating the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week." Estuaries, which are areas where freshwater meets the ocean, are vital for supporting job creation, the economy, and numerous species of fish and...

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    This bill says that the week from September 21 to September 28, 2024, should be a special time to celebrate estuaries, which are places where rivers meet the ocean and are important for jobs, the environment, and animals. It also talks about taking care of these special areas because things like pollution and climate change can hurt them.

  • H. RES. 1352 is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." The resolution highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on global ecosystems and human health, with millions of tons of...

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    The bill is about the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the idea of making July 2024 a special month to pay attention to plastic trash. It wants people to know how bad plastic is for our planet and to do things like using less plastic to help make the Earth cleaner and healthier.