CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Edward Markey (D-MA)

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

S. 843 · Senate bill Animals

A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors

Last activity — Held at the desk.

Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up

Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate unanimous consent
  3. Awaiting House

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This Act, known as the "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. It amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to include specific grant eligibility for sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and response. The bill establishes the "Sea Turtle Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rapid Response Fund" within the U.S. Treasury. This fund is intended for emergency assistance related to sea turtles. Additionally, the bill authorizes specific appropriations for both the sea turtle program and the Joseph R. Geraci Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund.

Yes

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill establishes dedicated funding and a grant program specifically for the rescue, rehabilitation, and rapid response of sea turtles and marine mammals.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases government spending by authorizing new appropriations for sea turtle and marine mammal rescue funds.