WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The SAFE for Manatees Act, originally introduced by Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, on July 2, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on alternative habitats for manatees affected by the decommissioning of coastal industrial sites in Florida. This initiative comes at a crucial time as manatee populations face threats from habitat loss, primarily due to warming waters linked to industrial activities. The bill mandates a more ST