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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-347| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2025
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (23)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Russell Fry (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025, aims to bolster conservation efforts for sea turtles by establishing a dedicated grant program. It amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to create separate eligibility for grants specifically focused on sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. These grants will be administered by the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, contingent upon the availability of appropriations. The grant criteria will largely parallel those for marine mammals but will be adapted for sea turtles and developed in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To be eligible, applicants must hold appropriate authorizations under the Endangered Species Act and adhere to specific care standards and data reporting requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes a new interest-bearing fund, the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund , within the Treasury to provide emergency assistance for these vital activities. This authority is slated to conclude seven years after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7918
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2560
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-843
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7918
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2560
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-843
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.

Animals

Related Bills

  • S 119-843: Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-347| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2025
This bill, titled the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025, aims to bolster conservation efforts for sea turtles by establishing a dedicated grant program. It amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to create separate eligibility for grants specifically focused on sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. These grants will be administered by the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, contingent upon the availability of appropriations. The grant criteria will largely parallel those for marine mammals but will be adapted for sea turtles and developed in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To be eligible, applicants must hold appropriate authorizations under the Endangered Species Act and adhere to specific care standards and data reporting requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes a new interest-bearing fund, the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund , within the Treasury to provide emergency assistance for these vital activities. This authority is slated to conclude seven years after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7918
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2560
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-843
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7918
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2560
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023


  • January 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-843
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (23)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Russell Fry (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • S 119-843: Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted