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H.R. 135 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
12 members · Left 6 · Center 1 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Buchanan, Vern (R-FL) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 12 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/03/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Manatee Protection Act of 2025
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.
119 HR 135 IH: Manatee Protection Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 135IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Mr. Frost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Manatee Protection Act of 2025.2.West Indian manatee designated endangered species(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) shall be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).(b)Listing of West Indian manateeNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the species known as the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)).
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Manatee Protection Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Manatee Protection Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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