US HB52 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-8-1)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-06 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act - Amends the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to make forests, coral reefs, and associated coastal marine ecosystem activities eligible for U.S. debt reduction benefits for developing countries. (Currently, such provision applies to tropical forests.) Renames: (1) the Tropical Forest Facility as the Conservation Facility; and (2) a Tropical Forest Agreement as a Conservation Agreement. Extends authorization of appropriations for debt reduction. Authorizes U.S. government representation on the administering body that oversees the implementation of grants arising from debt-for-nature swap or debt buy-back regardless of whether the United States is a party to any agreement between the purchaser and the beneficiary country government.

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Title

Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-06 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2009-01-06 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E-8)

Same As/Similar To

SB345 (Related) 2009-07-16 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.

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