Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act

To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of endangered species, to amend the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 to modify the protections provided by that Act, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act WILD Act 2. Wildlife habitat and conservation (a) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program reauthorization Section 5 of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act ( 16 U.S.C. 3774 2006 through 2011 2019 through 2023 (b) Fish and wildlife coordination (1) Purpose The purpose of this subsection is to protect water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species. (2) Amendments to Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (A) Short title; authorization The first section of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ( 16 U.S.C. 661 For the purpose 1. Short title; authorization (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (b) Authorization For the purpose . (B) Protection of water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ( 16 U.S.C. 661 10. Protection of water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Control The term control (2) Ecosystem The term ecosystem (3) Eligible State The term eligible State (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (D) Guam; (E) American Samoa; (F) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (G) the United States Virgin Islands. (4) Invasive species (A) In general The term invasive species (B) Associated definition For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term alien species (5) Manage; management The terms manage management (A) to reduce or stop the spread of the invasive species; and (B) to inhibit further infestations of the invasive species, the spread of the invasive species, or harm caused by the invasive species, including investigations regarding methods for early detection and rapid response, prevention, control, or management of the invasive species. (6) Prevent The term prevent (A) to hinder the introduction of the invasive species onto land or water; or (B) to impede the spread of the invasive species within land or water by inspecting, intercepting, or confiscating invasive species threats prior to the establishment of the invasive species onto land or water of an eligible State. (7) Secretary concerned The term Secretary concerned (A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to Federal land administered by the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Federal land administered by the Secretary of the Interior through— (i) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; (ii) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (iii) the Bureau of Land Management; (iv) the Bureau of Reclamation; or (v) the National Park Service; (C) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Federal land administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Forest Service; and (D) the head or a representative of any other Federal agency the duties of whom require planning relating to, and the treatment of, invasive species for the purpose of protecting water and wildlife on land and coasts and in oceans and water. (8) Species The term species (A) have a high degree of genetic similarity; (B) are morphologically distinct; (C) generally— (i) interbreed at maturity only among themselves; and (ii) produce fertile offspring; and (D) show persistent differences from members of allied groups of organisms. (b) Control and management Each Secretary concerned shall plan and carry out activities on land directly managed by the Secretary concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing invasive species— (1) to inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species; and (2) to effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts. (c) Strategic plan (1) In general Each Secretary concerned shall develop a strategic plan for the implementation of the invasive species program to achieve, to the maximum extent practicable, a substantive annual net reduction of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water managed by the Secretary concerned. (2) Coordination Each strategic plan under paragraph (1) shall be developed— (A) in coordination with affected— (i) eligible States; and (ii) political subdivisions of eligible States; (B) in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes; and (C) in accordance with the priorities established by 1 or more Governors of the eligible States in which an ecosystem affected by an invasive species is located. (3) Factors for consideration In developing a strategic plan under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall take into consideration the economic and ecological costs of action or inaction, as applicable. (d) Cost-effective methods In selecting a method to be used to control or manage an invasive species as part of a specific control or management project conducted as part of a strategic plan developed under subsection (c), the Secretary concerned shall prioritize the use of methods that— (1) effectively control and manage invasive species, as determined by the Secretary concerned, based on sound scientific data; (2) minimize environmental impacts; and (3) control and manage invasive species in the most cost-effective manner. (e) Comparative economic assessment To achieve compliance with subsection (d), the Secretary concerned shall require a comparative economic assessment of invasive species control and management methods to be conducted. (f) Expedited action (1) In general The Secretaries concerned shall use all tools and flexibilities available (as of the date of enactment of this section) to expedite the projects and activities described in paragraph (2). (2) Description of projects and activities A project or activity referred to in paragraph (1) is a project or activity— (A) to protect water or wildlife from an invasive species that, as determined by the Secretary concerned is, or will be, carried out on land or water that is— (i) directly managed by the Secretary concerned; and (ii) located in an area that is— (I) at high risk for the introduction, establishment, or spread of invasive species; and (II) determined by the Secretary concerned to require immediate action to address the risk identified in subclause (I); and (B) carried out in accordance with applicable agency procedures, including any applicable— (i) land or resource management plan; or (ii) land use plan. (g) Allocation of funding Of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species, the Secretary concerned shall use not less than 75 percent for on-the-ground control and management of invasive species, which may include— (1) the purchase of necessary products, equipment, or services to conduct that control and management; (2) the use of integrated pest management options, including options that use pesticides authorized for sale, distribution, or use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136 (3) the use of biological control agents that are proven to be effective to reduce invasive species populations; (4) the use of revegetation or cultural restoration methods designed to improve the diversity and richness of ecosystems; (5) the use of monitoring and detection activities for invasive species, including equipment, detection dogs, and mechanical devices; (6) the use of appropriate methods to remove invasive species from a vehicle or vessel capable of conveyance; or (7) the use of other effective mechanical or manual control methods. (h) Investigations, outreach, and public awareness Of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species, the Secretary concerned may use not more than 15 percent for investigations, development activities, and outreach and public awareness efforts to address invasive species control and management needs. (i) Administrative costs Of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include protection of land or water from an invasive species, not more than 10 percent may be used for administrative costs incurred to carry out those programs, including costs relating to oversight and management of the programs, recordkeeping, and implementation of the strategic plan developed under subsection (c). (j) Reporting requirements Not later than 60 days after the end of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section, each Secretary concerned shall submit to Congress a report— (1) describing the use by the Secretary concerned during the 2 preceding fiscal years of funds for programs that address or include invasive species management; and (2) specifying the percentage of funds expended for each of the purposes specified in subsections (g), (h), and (i). (k) Relation to other authority (1) Other invasive species control, prevention, and management authorities Nothing in this section precludes the Secretary concerned from pursuing or supporting, pursuant to any other provision of law, any activity regarding the control, prevention, or management of an invasive species, including investigations to improve the control, prevention, or management of the invasive species. (2) Public water supply systems Nothing in this section authorizes the Secretary concerned to suspend any water delivery or diversion, or otherwise to prevent the operation of a public water supply system, as a measure to control, manage, or prevent the introduction or spread of an invasive species. (l) Use of partnerships Subject to the subsections (m) and (n), the Secretary concerned may enter into any contract or cooperative agreement with another Federal agency, an eligible State, a federally recognized Indian tribe, a political subdivision of an eligible State, or a private individual or entity to assist with the control and management of an invasive species. (m) Memorandum of understanding (1) In general As a condition of a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l), the Secretary concerned and the applicable Federal agency, eligible State, political subdivision of an eligible State, or private individual or entity shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that describes— (A) the nature of the partnership between the parties to the memorandum of understanding; and (B) the control and management activities to be conducted under the contract or cooperative agreement. (2) Contents A memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (A) A prioritized listing of each invasive species to be controlled or managed. (B) An assessment of the total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species. (C) An estimate of the expected total acres of land or area of water infested by the invasive species after control and management of the invasive species is attempted. (D) A description of each specific, integrated pest management option to be used, including a comparative economic assessment to determine the least-costly method. (E) Any map, boundary, or Global Positioning System coordinates needed to clearly identify the area in which each control or management activity is proposed to be conducted. (F) A written assurance that each partner will comply with section 15 of the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 ( 7 U.S.C. 2814 (3) Coordination If a partner to a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) is an eligible State, political subdivision of an eligible State, or private individual or entity, the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a description of— (A) the means by which each applicable control or management effort will be coordinated; and (B) the expected outcomes of managing and controlling the invasive species. (4) Public outreach and awareness efforts If a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) involves any outreach or public awareness effort, the memorandum of understanding under this subsection shall include a list of goals and objectives for each outreach or public awareness effort that have been determined to be efficient to inform national, regional, State, Tribal, or local audiences regarding invasive species control and management. (n) Investigations The purpose of any invasive species-related investigation carried out under a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) shall be— (1) to develop solutions and specific recommendations for control and management of invasive species; and (2) specifically to provide faster implementation of control and management methods. (o) Coordination with affected local governments Each project and activity carried out pursuant to this section shall be coordinated with affected local governments in a manner that is consistent with section 202(c)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(9) . (c) Wildlife conservation (1) Reauthorizations (A) Reauthorization of African Elephant Conservation Act Section 2306(a) of the African Elephant Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 4245(a) 2007 through 2012 2019 through 2023 (B) Reauthorization of Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 Section 8(a) of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 ( 16 U.S.C. 4266(a) 2007 through 2012 2019 through 2023 (C) Reauthorization of Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 Section 10(a) of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 ( 16 U.S.C. 5306(a) 2007 through 2012 2019 through 2023 (2) Amendments to Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (A) Panel Section 4(i) of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6303(i) (i) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Convention Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act ; (ii) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (5); and (iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Composition The Secretary shall ensure that the panel referred to in paragraph (1) includes, to the maximum extent practicable, 1 or more representatives— (A) from each country that comprises the natural range of great apes; and (B) with expertise in great ape conservation. (3) Conservation plans In identifying the conservation needs and priorities under paragraph (1), the panel referred to in that paragraph shall consider any relevant great ape conservation plan or strategy, including scientific research and findings relating to— (A) the conservation needs and priorities of great apes; (B) any regional or species-specific action plan or strategy; (C) any applicable strategy developed or initiated by the Secretary; and (D) any other applicable conservation plan or strategy. (4) Funds Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may use amounts available to the Secretary to pay for the costs of convening and facilitating any meeting of the panel referred to in paragraph (1). . (B) Multiyear grants Section 4 of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6303 (j) Multiyear grants (1) Authorization The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes and the habitat of great apes. (2) Effect of subsection Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis. . (C) Administrative expenses Section 5(b)(2) of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6304(b)(2) $100,000 $150,000 (D) Authorization of appropriations Section 6 of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 ( 16 U.S.C. 6305 2006 through 2010 2019 through 2023 (3) Amendments to Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (A) Purpose Section 2 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6601 (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises and the habitats of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises in foreign countries and territories of the United States by supporting and providing financial resources for projects— (1) to conserve marine turtle, freshwater turtle, and tortoise habitats under the jurisdiction of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs; (2) to conserve marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises in those habitats; and (3) to address other threats to the survival of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, including habitat loss, poaching of turtles or their eggs, and wildlife trafficking. . (B) Definitions Section 3 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6602 (i) in paragraph (2)— (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries and of marine turtles in those habitats marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, and the habitats of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, in foreign countries and territories of the United States under the jurisdiction of United States Fish and Wildlife Service programs (II) in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), by striking nesting (III) in subparagraph (D)— (aa) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking countries to— countries— (bb) in clause (i)— (AA) by inserting to protect (BB) by striking nesting (cc) in clause (ii), by inserting to prevent (IV) in subparagraph (E)(i), by striking turtles on nesting habitat turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises (V) in subparagraph (F), by striking turtles over habitat used by marine turtles for nesting turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises over habitats used by marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises (VI) in subparagraph (H), by striking nesting (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (4), (6), (7), and (8), respectively; (iii) by inserting before paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) the following: (3) Freshwater turtle (A) In general The term freshwater turtle (B) Inclusions The term freshwater turtle (i) any part, product, egg, or offspring of a turtle described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) a carcass of such a turtle. ; (iv) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) the following: (5) Habitat The term habitat ; and (v) by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so redesignated) the following: (9) Territory of the United States The term territory of the United States (A) American Samoa; (B) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (D) Guam; (E) the United States Virgin Islands; and (F) any other territory or possession of the United States. (10) Tortoise (A) In general The term tortoise (B) Inclusions The term tortoise (i) any part, product, egg, or offspring of a tortoise described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) a carcass of such a tortoise. . (C) Conservation assistance Section 4 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6603 (i) in the section heading, by striking Marine turtle (ii) in subsection (a), by inserting , freshwater turtles, or tortoises marine turtles (iii) in subsection (b)(1)— (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , freshwater turtles, or tortoises marine turtles (II) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: (A) any wildlife management authority of a foreign country or territory of the United States that has within its boundaries marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise habitat, if the activities of the authority directly or indirectly affect marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise conservation; or ; and (III) in subparagraph (B), by inserting , freshwater turtles, or tortoises marine turtles (iv) in subsection (c)(2), in each of subparagraphs (A) and (C), by inserting and territory of the United States each country (v) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) Criteria for approval The Secretary may approve a project proposal under this section if the Secretary determines that the project will help to restore, recover, and sustain a viable population of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises in the wild by assisting efforts in a foreign country or territory of the United States to implement a marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise conservation program. ; and (vi) in subsection (e), by striking marine turtles and their nesting habitats marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises and the habitats of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises (D) Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Section 5 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6604 (i) in subsection (a)(2), by striking section 6 section 7(a) (ii) in subsection (b)(2), by striking 3 percent, or up to $80,000 5 percent, or up to $150,000 (E) Advisory group Section 6(a) of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6605(a) , freshwater turtles, or tortoises marine turtles (F) Authorization of appropriations Section 7 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6606 7. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. (b) Allocation Of the amounts made available for each fiscal year pursuant to subsection (a)— (1) not less than $1,510,000 shall be used by the Secretary for marine turtle conservation purposes in accordance with this Act; and (2) of the amounts in excess of the amount described in paragraph (1), not less than 40 percent shall be used by the Secretary for freshwater turtle and tortoise conservation purposes in accordance with this Act. . (d) Prize competitions (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Non-Federal funds The term non-Federal funds (i) a State; (ii) a territory of the United States; (iii) 1 or more units of local or tribal government; (iv) a private for-profit entity; (v) a nonprofit organization; or (vi) a private individual. (B) Secretary The term Secretary (C) Wildlife The term wildlife 16 U.S.C. 666b (2) Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Board The term Board (ii) Prize competition The term prize competition (B) Authority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking (i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; and (ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that prevents wildlife poaching and trafficking. (C) Advisory board (i) Establishment There is established an advisory board, to be known as the Prevention of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking Technology Advisory Board (ii) Composition The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— (I) wildlife trafficking and trade; (II) wildlife conservation and management; (III) biology; (IV) technology development; (V) engineering; (VI) economics; (VII) business development and management; and (VIII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. (iii) Duties Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— (I) select a topic; (II) issue a problem statement; (III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to prevent wildlife poaching and trafficking; and (IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking. (iv) Consultation In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— (I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; (II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; (III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking; and (IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking. (v) Requirements The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A). (D) Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (i) In general The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. (ii) Requirements An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(B). (E) Judges (i) Appointment The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. (ii) Determination by Secretary The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. (F) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— (i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); (ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (7)(B); and (iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. (G) Termination of authority The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. (3) Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for promotion of wildlife conservation (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Board The term Board (ii) Prize competition The term prize competition (B) Authority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the promotion of wildlife conservation (i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the promotion of wildlife conservation; and (ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes wildlife conservation. (C) Advisory board (i) Establishment There is established an advisory board, to be known as the Promotion of Wildlife Conservation Technology Advisory Board (ii) Composition The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— (I) wildlife conservation and management; (II) biology; (III) technology development; (IV) engineering; (V) economics; (VI) business development and management; and (VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. (iii) Duties Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— (I) select a topic; (II) issue a problem statement; (III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to promote wildlife conservation; and (IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the promotion of wildlife conservation. (iv) Consultation In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— (I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation; (II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the promotion of wildlife conservation; (III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the promotion of wildlife conservation; and (IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the promotion of wildlife conservation. (v) Requirements The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A). (D) Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (i) In general The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. (ii) Requirements An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(B). (E) Judges (i) Appointment The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. (ii) Determination by Secretary The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. (F) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— (i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); (ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (7)(B); and (iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. (G) Termination of authority The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. (4) Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for management of invasive species (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Board The term Board (ii) Prize competition The term prize competition (B) Authority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the management of invasive species (i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the management of invasive species; and (ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that manages invasive species. (C) Advisory board (i) Establishment There is established an advisory board, to be known as the Management of Invasive Species Technology Advisory Board (ii) Composition The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— (I) invasive species; (II) biology; (III) technology development; (IV) engineering; (V) economics; (VI) business development and management; and (VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. (iii) Duties Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— (I) select a topic; (II) issue a problem statement; (III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to manage invasive species; and (IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the management of invasive species. (iv) Consultation In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— (I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species; (II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of invasive species; (III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the management of invasive species; and (IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of invasive species. (v) Requirements The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A). (D) Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (i) In general The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. (ii) Requirements An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(B). (E) Judges (i) Appointment The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. (ii) Determination by Secretary The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. (F) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— (i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); (ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (7)(B); and (iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. (G) Termination of authority The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. (5) Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for protection of endangered species (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Board The term Board (ii) Prize competition The term prize competition (B) Authority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the protection of endangered species (i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the protection of endangered species; and (ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that protects endangered species. (C) Advisory board (i) Establishment There is established an advisory board, to be known as the Protection of Endangered Species Technology Advisory Board (ii) Composition The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— (I) endangered species; (II) biology; (III) technology development; (IV) engineering; (V) economics; (VI) business development and management; and (VII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. (iii) Duties Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— (I) select a topic; (II) issue a problem statement; (III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to protect endangered species; and (IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the protection of endangered species. (iv) Consultation In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— (I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species; (II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the protection of endangered species; (III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the protection of endangered species; and (IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the protection of endangered species. (v) Requirements The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A). (D) Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (i) In general The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. (ii) Requirements An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(B). (E) Judges (i) Appointment The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. (ii) Determination by Secretary The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. (F) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— (i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); (ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (7)(B); and (iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. (G) Termination of authority The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. (6) Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts (A) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Board The term Board (ii) Prize competition The term prize competition (B) Authority Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts (i) to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with respect to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts; and (ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for a technological advancement that promotes the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. (C) Advisory board (i) Establishment There is established an advisory board, to be known as the Nonlethal Management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts Technology Advisory Board (ii) Composition The Board shall be composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise in— (I) nonlethal wildlife management; (II) social aspects of human-wildlife conflict management; (III) biology; (IV) technology development; (V) engineering; (VI) economics; (VII) business development and management; and (VIII) any other discipline, as the Secretary determines to be necessary to achieve the purposes of this paragraph. (iii) Duties Subject to clause (iv), with respect to the prize competition, the Board shall— (I) select a topic; (II) issue a problem statement; (III) advise the Secretary regarding any opportunity for technological innovation to promote the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts; and (IV) advise winners of the prize competition regarding opportunities to pilot and implement winning technologies in relevant fields, including in partnership with conservation organizations, Federal or State agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, private entities, and research institutions with expertise or interest relating to the nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. (iv) Consultation In selecting a topic and issuing a problem statement for the prize competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of subparagraph (C), respectively, the Board shall consult widely with Federal and non-Federal stakeholders, including— (I) 1 or more Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; (II) 1 or more State agencies with jurisdiction over the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; (III) 1 or more State, regional, or local wildlife organizations, the mission of which relates to the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities; and (IV) 1 or more wildlife conservation groups, technology companies, research institutions, institutions of higher education, industry associations, or individual stakeholders with an interest in the management of native wildlife species at risk due to conflict with human activities. (v) Requirements The Board shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A). (D) Agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (i) In general The Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement under which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall administer the prize competition. (ii) Requirements An agreement entered into under clause (i) shall comply with all requirements under paragraph (7)(B). (E) Judges (i) Appointment The Secretary shall appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall, except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition. (ii) Determination by Secretary The judges appointed under clause (i) shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the Secretary makes a determination that, in any fiscal year, none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award. (F) Report to Congress Not later than 60 days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report on the prize competition that includes— (i) a statement by the Board that describes the activities carried out by the Board relating to the duties described in subparagraph (C)(iii); (ii) if the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a statement by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that describes the activities carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation relating to the duties described in paragraph (7)(B); and (iii) a statement by 1 or more of the judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected. (G) Termination of authority The Board and all authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate on December 31, 2023. (7) Administration of prize competitions (A) Additional requirements for advisory boards An advisory board established under paragraph (2)(C)(i), (3)(C)(i), (4)(C)(i), (5)(C)(i), or (6)(C)(i) (referred to in this paragraph as a Board (i) Term; vacancies (I) Term A member of the Board shall serve for a term of 5 years. (II) Vacancies A vacancy on the Board— (aa) shall not affect the powers of the Board; and (bb) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (ii) Initial meeting Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Board have been appointed, the Board shall hold the initial meeting of the Board. (iii) Meetings (I) In general The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson. (II) Remote participation (aa) In general Any member of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board through the use of— (AA) teleconferencing; or (BB) any other remote business telecommunications method that allows each participating member to simultaneously hear each other participating member during the meeting. (bb) Presence A member of the Board who participates in a meeting remotely under item (aa) shall be considered to be present at the meeting. (iv) Quorum A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold a meeting. (v) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson The Board shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Board. (vi) Administrative cost reduction The Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize the administrative costs of the Board, including by encouraging the remote participation described in clause (iii)(II)(aa) to reduce travel costs. (B) Agreements with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Any agreement entered into under paragraph (2)(D)(i), (3)(D)(i), (4)(D)(i), (5)(D)(i), or (6)(D)(i) shall comply with the following requirements: (i) Duties An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall— (I) advertise the prize competition; (II) solicit prize competition participants; (III) administer funds relating to the prize competition; (IV) receive Federal funds— (aa) to administer the prize competition; and (bb) to award a cash prize; (V) carry out activities to generate contributions of non-Federal funds to offset, in whole or in part— (aa) the administrative costs of the prize competition; and (bb) the costs of a cash prize; (VI) in consultation with, and subject to final approval by, the Secretary, develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners; (VII) provide advice and consultation to the Secretary on the selection of judges under paragraphs (2)(E), (3)(E), (4)(E), (5)(E), and (6)(E) based on criteria developed in consultation with, and subject to the final approval of, the Secretary; (VIII) announce 1 or more annual winners of the prize competition; (IX) subject to clause (ii), award 1 cash prize annually; and (X) protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant. (ii) Additional cash prizes An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation may award more than 1 cash prize annually if the initial cash prize referred to in clause (i)(IX) and any additional cash prize are awarded using only non-Federal funds. (iii) Solicitation of funds An agreement shall provide that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation— (I) may request and accept Federal funds and non-Federal funds for a cash prize; (II) may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize; and (III) shall not give special consideration to any Federal agency or non-Federal entity in exchange for a donation for a cash prize awarded under this subsection. (C) Award amounts (i) In general The amount of the initial cash prize referred to in subparagraph (B)(i)(IX) shall be $100,000. (ii) Additional cash prizes On notification by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that non-Federal funds are available for an additional cash prize, the Secretary shall determine the amount of the additional cash prize. February 5, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act or the WILD Act This bill reauthorizes and revises several wildlife conservation programs, establishes requirements for invasive species management, and requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to establish certain prize competitions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2023 (1) the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program; and (2) accounts under the Multinational Species Conservation Fund for the protection of African elephants, Asian elephants, rhinoceros, tigers, and great apes. The bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and revises the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund, including to expand the fund to include funding for the conservation of tortoises and freshwater turtles. In addition, the bill requires certain federal agencies to (1) control and manage invasive species, and (2) develop strategic plans for implementing invasive species programs designed to achieve substantive annual net reductions of invasive species populations or infested acreage on land or water. Finally, the USFWS must establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prizes to encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the USFWS with respect to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, promotion of wildlife conservation, management of invasive species, protection of endangered species, and nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts.