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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2021Animals
S. 1289

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2021)

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021

This bill provides support for efforts to protect marine mammals.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and generally revises the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, including by renaming the program as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program. The bill also establishes the Joseph R. Geraci Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund for providing emergency financial assistance for certain stranded or entangled marine mammals and otherwise provides support for marine mammals.

What just happenedFeb 15, 2022

By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-77.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Feb 15, 2022Floor

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Feb 15, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.

  4. Dec 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Dec 17, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. May 12, 2021Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. Apr 21, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Apr 21, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 202125

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021

This bill provides support for efforts to protect marine mammals.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and generally revises the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, including by renaming the program as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program. The bill also establishes the Joseph R. Geraci Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund for providing emergency financial assistance for certain stranded or entangled marine mammals and otherwise provides support for marine mammals.

Introduced in SenateApr 21, 2021

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021

This bill provides support for efforts to protect marine mammals.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and generally revises the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, including by renaming the program as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program. The bill also establishes the Joseph R. Geraci Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund for providing emergency financial assistance for certain stranded or entangled marine mammals and otherwise provides support for marine mammals.

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021 — Informed