H.R.2560 — Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.2560
| Bill | H.R.2560 — Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 332 / Nay 82 / Present 0 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 125 | 82 | 0 | 10 |
| D | 207 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 2560 - Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023
The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023 (HR 2560) aims to enhance the conservation and rehabilitation efforts for endangered sea turtle species in the United States. This legislation seeks to provide critical support to organizations involved in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or stranded sea turtles.
Key Provisions: HR 2560 authorizes the appropriation of funds to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other relevant federal and state agencies. The bill outlines a framework for grants to non-profit organizations, research institutions, and state agencies engaged in sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation. The funding is intended to support activities such as medical treatment, habitat restoration, and public education initiatives aimed at reducing human impacts on sea turtle populations.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $10 million for five years, starting in fiscal year 2024. This funding will be allocated to support the development of rescue facilities, training programs for volunteers and professionals, and research projects aimed at understanding the threats facing sea turtles, including climate change, pollution, and fishing practices.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this legislation is NOAA, particularly its National Marine Fisheries Service. Additionally, state wildlife agencies and non-profit organizations focused on marine conservation will benefit from the grants provided under this act.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of HR 2560 are endangered sea turtle species, including the loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill, and Kemp’s ridley turtles. The bill also indirectly benefits coastal communities and ecosystems that rely on healthy marine environments.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 2560 has advanced through the House and is currently in the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the provisions for funding and support are set to begin in fiscal year 2024, with ongoing assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of funded programs.
Yea (332)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (82)
D
Dan Bishop
M
Michael Burgess
J
John Duarte
S
Scott Franklin
B
Bob Good
M
Mark Green
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
M
Michael Waltz
Not Voting (16)
R
Raúl Grijalva
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
A
Alexander Mooney
D
Donald Payne
