S. 1254 · 113th Congress · enacted
Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-124.
Latest official action 2014-06-30 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 5, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014 - Reauthorizes, revises, and expands the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998. (Sec. 3) Requires the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia to have a representative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Sec. 4) Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, acting through the Task Force, to: (1) maintain, enhance, and periodically review a national harmful algal bloom and hypoxia program; and (2) develop and submit to Congress a comprehensive research plan and action strategy to address marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia (a condition where low dissolved oxygen in aquatic systems causes stress or death to organisms). Expands the Task Force's functions, including: (1) expediting and coordinating the interagency review process by ensuring timely review and dispersal of required reports and assessments; and (2) promoting the development of new technologies for predicting, monitoring, and mitigating harmful algal bloom and hypoxia conditions. Gives the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the primary responsibility for administering the Program. Est…
Congressional Research Service · 2014-06-30
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Politicians behind the bill
Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.
Cosponsor
Richard Blumenthal
Senate · CT · Democratic
$109,550PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Angus S. King, Jr.
Senate · ME · Independent
$33,500PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Maria Cantwell
Senate · WA · Democratic
-$11,500PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Roger F. Wicker
Senate · MS · Republican
$118,700PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Jeff Merkley
Senate · OR · Democratic
$519,875PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Brian Schatz
Senate · HI · Democratic
$427,197PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Senate · NY · Democratic
$172,585PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse
Senate · RI · Democratic
$55,000PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Martin Heinrich
Senate · NM · Democratic
$454,670PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Ron Wyden
Senate · OR · Democratic
$382,070PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Mazie K. Hirono
Senate · HI · Democratic
$44,000PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Edward J. Markey
Senate · MA · Democratic
$588,450PAC receipts · 2025–2026
18 of 18 source cosponsor records retrieved; only current officials and unwithdrawn sponsorships appear.
PAC donors to the listed sponsors
These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$26,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $5,000
Kirsten E. Gillibrand · Cosponsor · $5,000
Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $2,000
Mazie K. Hirono · Cosponsor · $5,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $9,000
Official PAC recordFORWARD TOGETHER PAC$25,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $5,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordHEALTH JOBS JUSTICE$25,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $5,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordPURPOSE PAC$25,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $5,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC)$22,250
Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor · $5,050
Maria Cantwell · Cosponsor · $2,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $1,000
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $2,750
Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $5,000
Ron Wyden · Cosponsor · $1,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $5,450
Official PAC recordA NEW DIRECTION PAC$20,000
ADVANCING DEMOCRACY AND MOBILIZATION PAC$20,000
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION$20,000
BLUE HEN FEDERAL PAC$20,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $5,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $5,000
Official PAC recordGRANITE VALUES PAC$20,000
I GOT YOUR BACK PAC$20,000
IN OUR HANDS$20,000
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC$20,000
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $2,500
Kirsten E. Gillibrand · Cosponsor · $5,000
Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $2,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNARRAGANSETT BAY PAC$20,000
OCEANS PAC$20,000
OFF THE SIDELINES PAC$20,000
PEOPLE'S VOICE PAC$20,000
PINEAPPLE PAC$20,000
REV UP PAC$20,000
SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)$20,000
Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor · $5,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $5,000
Official PAC recordTURQUOISE PAC$20,000
VICTORY NOW PAC$20,000
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$18,000
Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor · $3,000
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $2,000
Kirsten E. Gillibrand · Cosponsor · $4,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $3,000
Ron Wyden · Cosponsor · $6,000
Official PAC recordALSOPAC$17,500
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)$17,500
DEFEND THE DREAM$17,500
NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$17,500
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION BOAT PAC$17,000
Angus S. King, Jr. · Cosponsor · $1,000
Roger F. Wicker · Cosponsor · $2,500
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $5,000
Kirsten E. Gillibrand · Cosponsor · $1,500
Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $2,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $5,000
Official PAC recordHOLLAND & KNIGHT COMMITTEE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT$16,500
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $5,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $6,500
Ron Wyden · Cosponsor · $5,000
Official PAC recordLABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC$16,500
Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor · $2,500
Angus S. King, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $4,000
Official PAC recordBOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. PAC (BOOZ ALLEN PAC)$16,000
Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor · $1,000
Roger F. Wicker · Cosponsor · $6,000
Martin Heinrich · Cosponsor · $4,500
Mazie K. Hirono · Cosponsor · $4,500
Official PAC recordD.R.I.V.E. - DEM, REP, IND VOTER ED (THE PAC OF THE INT'L BRHD OF TEAMSTERS)$16,000
Roger F. Wicker · Cosponsor · $1,500
Jeff Merkley · Cosponsor · $10,000
Brian Schatz · Cosponsor · $1,500
Sheldon Whitehouse · Cosponsor · $1,500
Ron Wyden · Cosponsor · $1,500
Official PAC recordAIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC$15,000
COMMON GROUND PAC$15,000
DOMINION ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - DOMINION PAC$15,000
GIDDY UP PAC$15,000
HAWAII PAC$15,000
HOOPS PAC$15,000
M-PAC$15,000
NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION$15,000
The largest 40 donor totals appear here. Open each politician for their complete, paginated PAC donor list.
What happened after enactment?
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