Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Graham, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates a dedicated grant program for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response under the Marine Mammal Protection Act framework, with separate eligibility from marine mammal grants.
Who Benefits and How
Sea turtle rescue organizations gain dedicated federal funding. Stranded sea turtles receive improved rescue and rehabilitation. Conservation efforts coordinate between NOAA and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Commerce Secretary administers grants in consultation with FWS. Applicants must hold ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A) authorization or Section 6 cooperative agreement. Subject to appropriations for sea turtle programs.
Key Provisions
- Separate grant eligibility for sea turtle organizations
- Uses Marine Mammal Protection Act grant framework
- Requires ESA authorization or cooperative agreement
- Consultation with Fish and Wildlife Service required
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 sea turtle rescue assistance grant program within NOAA
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Extend marine rescue grant framework to sea turtles"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "director"
- → Director of US Fish and Wildlife Service
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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