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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