Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2025Environmental Protection
H.R. 135
Manatee Protection Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2025)
Manatee 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.
What just happenedJan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
11 cosponsors7 D4 R
11cosponsors1committees3actions
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 3, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House