United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 13 R cosponsors

HR 347 — Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    1 primary, 27 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 13 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025This bill expands the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program to include separate grants to rescue sea turtles for the next seven years. The grants must be used forthe recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled sea turtles;responses to rescue stranded sea turtles;the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded sea turtles for scientific research or health assessments;facility operating costs that are directly related to activities to assist sea turtles; or development of stranding network capacity where facilities do not exist or are sparse.In addition, the bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program and modifies existing law to include funding and criteria for sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1421f-1

    Sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response.-- (A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations specific to address sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response, the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall include separate eligibility for grants under this subsection to address the purposes described in paragraph (2) with respect to sea turtles. (B) Conditions of grant.--A grant awarded under this subsection to address sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response shall-- (i) include the equivalent grant criteria and administration authorities and requirements described under paragraph (3), subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (4), and paragraphs (5) through (9), developed, as appropriate, and awarded separately for sea turtles and in consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in lieu of the Marine Mammal Commission; and (ii) in addition to the considerations under paragraph (4)(B), also consider rehabilitation of stranded sea turtles. (C) Eligibility criteria.--In order to apply for a grant awarded under this subsection to address sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response, an entity shall-- (i) submit an application described in paragraph (5) to the Secretary of Commerce with respect to sea turtles; (ii) be authorized by and in compliance with-- (I) an authorization issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539(a)(1)(A)) with respect to sea turtles; or (II) a cooperative agreement entered into under section 6 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535) with respect to sea turtles; (iii) comply with the standard conditions for care and maintenance of captive sea turtles prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior when relevant facilities will be utilized for such purposes; and (iv) comply with all relevant data reporting requirements, such as the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network data collection requirements. (D) Sunset.--The authority of the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to carry out this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph.

    This change introduces a new section specifically for sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation grants, establishing criteria and processes for funding and support.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1421f-1

    subsection (c) → Rescue and Rapid Response Funds.-- (1) In general.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States-- (A) an interest-bearing fund to known as the `Joseph R. Geraci Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund'; and (B) an interest-bearing fund to be known as the `Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund'. (2) Use of funds.--Amounts in the funds established under paragraph (1) shall be available only for use by the Secretary to provide emergency assistance.

    This change creates specific funds for both marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and response, ensuring dedicated financial resources for these efforts.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1421f-1

    marine mammal rescue and response

    This change broadens the scope of the grants to explicitly include marine mammal rescue and response.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 519 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 347 do?
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025This bill expands the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program to include separate grants to rescue sea turtles for the next seven years. The grants must be used forthe recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled sea turtles;responses to rescue stranded sea turtles;the collection of data and samples from living or dead stranded sea turtles for scientific research or health assessments;facility operating costs that are directly related to activities to assist sea turtles; or development of stranding network capacity where facilities do not exist or are sparse.In addition, the bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund.
Who sponsors HR 347?
HR 347 is sponsored by Keating, William R. (Democratic), Cleaver, Emanuel (Democratic), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Garbarino, Andrew R. (Republican), Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Elfreth, Sarah (Democratic), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Norcross, Donald (Democratic), Bice, Stephanie I. (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), Courtney, Joe (Democratic), Fry, Russell (Republican), Chu, Judy (Democratic), Foushee, Valerie P. (Democratic), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Hayes, Jahana (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Costa, Jim (Democratic), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Norman, Ralph (Republican), Lawler, Michael (Republican), and Mfume, Kweisi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 347?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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