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The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, providing it with increased protections. This requires the Secretary of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee on the endangered species list.
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
Vern Buchanan
Representative
FL
The "Manatee Protection Act of 2025" designates the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, requiring its inclusion on the endangered species list. This action provides increased protections and conservation efforts for the manatee population.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.