Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill creates a new grant program to help groups that rescue and care for sick or injured sea turtles. It provides money to organizations that find turtles stuck on beaches or hurt in the wild so they can get medical help and eventually return to the ocean.
• A new emergency fund would be set up in the Treasury specifically for sea turtles. This money would be used for quick responses when many turtles are in danger at once, such as during sudden cold weather or environmental disasters.
• To receive this funding, rescue groups must prove they provide high quality care and follow federal laws for protected species. They are also required to share information about the turtles they help with national databases to help scientists track the health of the species.
• The program is designed to last for seven years once it begins. It also renames an existing fund for whales and dolphins to honor Joseph R. Geraci, a well known scientist who worked to protect marine life.

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