Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 6, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 4946
Manatee Protection Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 6, 2021)
Manatee Protection Act of 2021
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.
What just happenedAug 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
29 cosponsors17 D12 R
29cosponsors1committees4actions3subjects
- Introduced in HouseAug 6, 2021
- Aug 31, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House