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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, allowing the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to provide grants specifically for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response efforts. To be eligible for these grants, organizations must have proper authorization under the Endangered Species Act, comply with standard care conditions for captive sea turtles, and meet data reporting requirements like those of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. The bill creates a new interest-bearing "Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund" in the U.S. Treasury to support emergency assistance, and sets up a separate grant mechanism with similar criteria to existing marine mammal rescue grants. The grant program will have a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically terminate seven years after its enactment, requiring Congress to review and potentially renew the program. This legislation aims to provide dedicated federal support for organizations working to rescue, rehabilitate, and respond to sea turtle emergencies, recognizing the unique conservation needs of these endangered marine species.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Bill Keating (D)*,
Stephanie Bice (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Judy Chu (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Russell Fry (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
Donald Norcross (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/347/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr347/BILLS-119hr347ih.pdf |
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