What does Preamble of Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

What does SEA TURTLE RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND RESPONSE. of Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to include provisions for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. It establishes separate eligibility for grants under the Act to address sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response, subject to appropriations. Grants awarded for sea turtle rescue must consider rehabilitation of stranded sea turtles and comply with grant criteria and requirements. Entities applying for these grants must be authorized under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and comply with data reporting requirements. A 'Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund' is established within the Treasury. Funds are designated for emergency assistance provided by the Secretary. The authority to carry out these provisions will terminate seven years after the paragraph's enactment.

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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/13/2025 · Introduced: 1/13/2025

Author: William Keating (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program to support sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response efforts.
Grants will be awarded to eligible entities to address sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response, with consideration for rehabilitation of stranded sea turtles and compliance with grant criteria.
A Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund is established within the Treasury to provide emergency assistance and support for sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

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