To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program under NOAA to fund rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded sea turtles. Distributes funds among geographic stranding regions based on need.
Who Benefits and How
- Sea turtle rescue organizations receive dedicated federal funding for operations
- Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network members gain access to grants
- Endangered sea turtle species benefit from improved rescue and recovery capacity
Who Bears the Burden and How
- NOAA must establish and administer the grant program
- Federal budget funds the new program
Key Provisions
- Grants for rescue, care, transportation, treatment, and release of stranded turtles
- Covers data and sample collection for scientific research
- Equitable distribution among stranding regions
- Eligible applicants include network members, tribes, universities, and qualified organizations
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Establishes NOAA grant program to support sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation organizations
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Support sea turtle conservation through dedicated rescue funding"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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