H.R. 135
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Buchanan · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources
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SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Manatee Protection Act of 2025.
SEC. 2. West Indian manatee designated endangered species
- (a) In general
- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the species known as the (Trichechus manatus) shall be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ().
West Indian manatee16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.
- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the species known as the (Trichechus manatus) shall be treated as an endangered species for purposes of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ().
- (b) Listing of West Indian manatee
- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the species known as the (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ().
West Indian manatee16 U.S.C. 1533(c)
- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior shall include the species known as the (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list published under section 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ().