Bill · H.R. 3818· House(119-HR-3818)
Stop Poisoning Florida Act
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/7/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Mast
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Poisoning Florida Act," aims to regulate water discharges at Lake Okeechobee. It directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to prohibit certain water discharges. Specifically, discharges through the S-308 and S-80 lock and dam structures must be stopped if water levels exceed specific safety thresholds. These thresholds are based on the maximum concentration of microcystins recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency for recreational waters. Testing to determine these levels can be conducted by the Secretary, another Federal agency, or the State of Florida.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill provides direct environmental protections by prohibiting water discharges that contain unsafe levels of microcystins.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Reducing toxin exposure in recreational waters is highly beneficial for child safety.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill improves the management of water resources at Lake Okeechobee by controlling toxin exposure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection from harmful water contaminants: The bill prohibits water discharges when microcystins exceed the levels the Environmental Protection Agency recommends for recreational waters (Section 2). This could prevent people from being exposed to these substances.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For High Income Households+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8Improves Public Land Management+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 6/7/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 6/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House