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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-843| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to significantly expand support for sea turtle conservation efforts. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a new grant program specifically for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response . This program will operate similarly to existing marine mammal grants but with specific criteria tailored for sea turtles, including consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To ensure dedicated funding, the bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund within the Treasury, alongside an existing fund for marine mammals. Entities applying for these grants must be authorized under the Endangered Species Act and comply with specific care, maintenance, and data reporting requirements, such as the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. The bill authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 annually for the grant program and $500,000 annually for the rapid response fund for fiscal years 2025 through 2030, with funds remaining available until expended.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4432
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2086
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Jan 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-347
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 16, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.
Jul 16, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4432
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2086
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023


  • January 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-347
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 16, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.


  • July 16, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.

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  • HR 119-347: Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
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Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-843| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This legislation amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to significantly expand support for sea turtle conservation efforts. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a new grant program specifically for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response . This program will operate similarly to existing marine mammal grants but with specific criteria tailored for sea turtles, including consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To ensure dedicated funding, the bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund within the Treasury, alongside an existing fund for marine mammals. Entities applying for these grants must be authorized under the Endangered Species Act and comply with specific care, maintenance, and data reporting requirements, such as the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network. The bill authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 annually for the grant program and $500,000 annually for the rapid response fund for fiscal years 2025 through 2030, with funds remaining available until expended.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4432
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2086
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
Jan 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-347
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 16, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.
Jul 16, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4432
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2086
    Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023


  • January 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-347
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 16, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-41.


  • July 16, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 118.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 119-347: Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsEndangered and threatened speciesReptilesSeashores and lakeshores