Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023

This bill establishes a federal grant program to fund sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts along U.S. coasts. It provides $5 million annually (2024-2029) to eligible groups - including nonprofits, tribes, universities, and conservation organizations - to cover costs for rescuing stranded turtles, providing medical care, collecting research data, and releasing recovered turtles. Grants will be distributed equitably based on past stranding rates, regional risks, and endangered species recovery needs. The program aims to improve coordinated responses to stranded marine turtles, which include both dead turtles found on beaches and live turtles requiring medical assistance.