Provide federal funding and support for the rescue and rehabilitation of injured sea turtles.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025?
As of March 23, 2026, the Senate passed S. 843, but the bill remains held at the desk in the House. The House Committee on Natural Resources must act next to move the bill forward, though bills that pass one chamber often fail to become law. House leadership decides when to schedule a floor vote, and no action has occurred on this legislation since March 23, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 (S. 843 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2086 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2086 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2560 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2560 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.