House Bill 131
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Manatee Protection Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 9, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
131
Congress
118
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 9, 2023
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02/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
01/09/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/09/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 2, 2024 8:06:39 AM