US SB197 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-3)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S259-261)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Crane Conservation Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act. Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of cranes. Establishes the Crane Conservation Fund in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of cranes to assist in carrying out this Act.

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Title

Crane Conservation Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S259-261)
2009-01-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S258-259)

Same As/Similar To

HB388 (Related) 2009-07-20 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.

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