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US HB135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vern Buchanan

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973
  • Requires the Secretary of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee on the official endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the ESA
  • Overrides any other existing provisions of law that might conflict with this endangered species designation
  • Introduced January 3, 2025 by Rep. Buchanan and Rep. Frost, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

Manatee Protection Act of 2025

Environmental protection

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

1/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/3/2025

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