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Protecting the West Indian Manatee
Recent Bills/Protecting the West Indian Manatee

Protecting the West Indian Manatee

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Environmental ProtectionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEndangered and threatened speciesMammals
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to protect the West Indian manatee by officially listing it as an endangered species. This designation helps ensure that efforts are made to conserve its habitat and increase its population.

If you care about wildlife, this bill helps protect the West Indian manatee from extinction.
Who this affects
Wildlife conservationists · People near manatee habitats
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species.
  2. 2It requires the Secretary of the Interior to add the manatee to the endangered species list.
  3. 3This action aims to provide better protection for the manatee's habitat and population.
Read the detailed summary

Manatee Protection Act of 2025This 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.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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