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Manatee Protection Act of 2025

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The Manatee Protection Act of 2025 requires the Department of the Interior to put the West Indian manatee on the endangered species list. Once on this list, the manatee would receive the legal protections that are given to endangered species.

Sponsor

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

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Introduced

January 3, 2025

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

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