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Sea Turtle Rescue: Grant Program for Care and Recovery

This new act establishes a grant program to aid in the rescue, treatment, and care of sick or injured sea turtles. This program will provide financial support to conservation organizations for rescue operations, contributing to the protection of endangered sea turtle species and improving their health.
Key points
Establishment of a grant program for sea turtle rescue and care.
Financial support for organizations involved in rescuing, treating, and researching sea turtles.
Funds for transportation, short-term and long-term care, and release of turtles back into the ocean.
Money for collecting data and samples for scientific research on sea turtle health.
Maximum grant amount is $150,000 per 12-month period, with a 50% matching requirement.
Authorization of $5 million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to carry out the program.
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Print number: 117_HR_7918
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2022-05-31