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House Bill 9590
119th Congress(2025-2026)
SAFE for Manatees Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 2, 2026
Overview
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The bill requires a study to identify alternative habitat for manatees affected by industrial site decommissioning in Florida. It mandates assessing natural warm water locations and constructing artificial warm water refugia. The Secretary must develop methods for creating refugia and coordinate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A publicly available report on the study's results is due within 180 days. The bill defines "manatee" as a species of trichechus manatus and "Secretary" as the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
9590
Congress
119
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.
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Senate Votes (0)
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Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/02/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
07/02/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.9590 119 SAFE for Manatees Act
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