Bill118th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2023Environmental Protection
H.R. 131
Manatee Protection Act of 2023
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2023)
Manatee Protection Act of 2023
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 happenedFeb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
9cosponsors1committees4actions3subjects
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House