HR 2560
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill creates the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program within the Department of Commerce to support coordinated rescue and rehabilitation efforts for stranded marine turtles. The program will provide grants to states and organizations for activities like medical care, transportation, research, and facility operation costs. Funds will be distributed equitably based on past stranding events and conservation needs, with a maximum grant amount of $150,000 per year.
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Garret Graves
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