Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 135
Manatee Protection Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-01-03Topic: environmentSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceManatee Protection Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list and give the species protections provided to endangered species.
Sponsors
- Vern Buchanan Republican sponsor
- 11 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | refer |
| 2025-01-03 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-03 | Introduced in House | introduce |