Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019

Senate Bill 2802 - Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2802 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Animals. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 5:02 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2802

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and generally revises the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, including by renaming the program as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program. The bill also establishes the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Rapid Response Fund for providing emergency financial assistance for certain stranded or entangled marine mammals and otherwise provides support for marine mammals.

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Current Status of Bill S 2802

Bill S 2802 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 6, 2019. Bill S 2802 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on November 6, 2019. Bill S 2802's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of December 11, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2802

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2802

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

- Alaska

- Animal and plant health

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Aquatic ecology

- Arctic and polar regions

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Government liability

- Government studies and investigations

- Government trust funds

- Health information and medical records

- Mammals

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Marine pollution

- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2802

Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2019

A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program, and for other purposes.