Senate Bill 1289
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 21, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1289
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021
This bill provides support for efforts to protect marine mammals.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 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 Joseph R. Geraci 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.
02/15/2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-77.
12/17/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
12/17/2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
05/12/2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
04/21/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
04/21/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM