Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 establishes a federal grant program administered by the Secretary of Commerce to fund organizations rescuing and rehabilitating stranded sea turtles. It directly affects coastal rescue groups, research institutions, and conservation organizations working in designated "stranding regions" along U.S. coasts. The program provides grants up to $150,000 annually per recipient (with a 25% non-Federal cost share requirement) to cover turtle care, data collection for scientific research, and related facility costs. Funding of $5 million per year (2023-2028) must be distributed equitably based on historical stranding events, turtle population sizes, and conservation needs of endangered species. All grant details will be publicly published to ensure transparency.