S.843

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Establishes a grant program for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response.

The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to establish a grant program for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. The Secretary of Commerce is required to create the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program, which includes criteria and administration requirements developed in consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The program considers the rehabilitation of stranded sea turtles and authorizes $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2030.

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Last
Passed the Senate · Mar 24
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 24

House

Received in the House.

Mar 24

House

Held at the desk.