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New Funding for Rescue and Rehabilitation of Sea Turtles

This law establishes a grant program and an emergency fund to ensure rapid response and medical care for injured or stranded sea turtles. It authorizes $5 million annually (FY 2025–2030) to support eligible entities involved in rescue efforts that hold authorizations under the Endangered Species Act.
Key points
Creation of the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund with $500,000 authorized annually for emergency assistance (FY 2025–2030).
Authorization of $5 million annually (FY 2025–2030) for grants supporting entities that rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles.
Requirement for grant applicants to comply with data reporting standards, such as those of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2086
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2086.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund with $500,000 authorized annually for emergency assistance (FY 2025–2030).
  • Authorization of $5 million annually (FY 2025–2030) for grants supporting entities that rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles.
  • Requirement for grant applicants to comply with data reporting standards, such as those of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Public Investments