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Manatee Protection Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 131
Bill 118 HR 131, also known as the Manatee Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of protecting the endangered manatee population. The bill seeks to address the various threats facing manatees, such as habitat loss, water pollution, and boat strikes.
One of the key provisions of the Manatee Protection Act is the establishment of designated manatee protection zones in areas where manatees are known to frequent. These zones would restrict certain activities, such as boating and fishing, in order to minimize disturbances to the manatees and their habitats.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve water quality in manatee habitats, such as increased monitoring of pollution levels and stricter regulations on industrial discharges. It also calls for increased funding for research and conservation efforts aimed at protecting the manatee population. Overall, the Manatee Protection Act of 2023 aims to address the various threats facing manatees and ensure the long-term survival of this iconic species. It represents a bipartisan effort to protect and preserve one of America's most beloved marine mammals.
One of the key provisions of the Manatee Protection Act is the establishment of designated manatee protection zones in areas where manatees are known to frequent. These zones would restrict certain activities, such as boating and fishing, in order to minimize disturbances to the manatees and their habitats.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve water quality in manatee habitats, such as increased monitoring of pollution levels and stricter regulations on industrial discharges. It also calls for increased funding for research and conservation efforts aimed at protecting the manatee population. Overall, the Manatee Protection Act of 2023 aims to address the various threats facing manatees and ensure the long-term survival of this iconic species. It represents a bipartisan effort to protect and preserve one of America's most beloved marine mammals.
Congressional Summary of HR 131
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 131
Bill HR 131 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 131 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 131's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. as of February 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 131
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 131
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Endangered and threatened species
- Mammals
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 131
Manatee Protection Act of 2023
Manatee Protection Act of 2023
To designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 131
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