H.R.135

Manatee Protection Act of 2025

Introduced·1/3/25

Designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

The Manatee Protection Act of 2025 aims to protect the West Indian manatee by designating it as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee in the endangered species list. The act ensures that the manatee receives protection and conservation efforts to help preserve the species.

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History

Jan 3, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.