Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-3378
Sponsor: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]
Introduced: 2003-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Environmental research
Federal advisory bodies
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Government trust funds
Habitat conservation
Human-animal relationships
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Labor and Employment
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Performance measurement
Planning
Poaching
Police training
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Regional planning
Reproduction
Restoration ecology
Trade agreements
Treaties
Turtles
Wild animal trade
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife management

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: 
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available. 
Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. 
Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2003 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available. 
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. 
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles. 
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. 
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this Act.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: 
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available. 
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. 
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles. 
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. 
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this Act.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 14, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available. 
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. 
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles. 
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. 
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this Act.
action_date: 2004-07-02
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 14, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries. 
 
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available. 
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. 
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles. 
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. 
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-02
text: Became Public Law No: 108-266.
action_date: 2004-07-02
text: Became Public Law No: 108-266.
action_date: 2004-07-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2004-07-02
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7058)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7058)
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3878-3879)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3878-3879)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3378.
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3878-3880)
action_date: 2004-06-14
text: Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2003-11-07
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2003-11-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-10-28
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 108-266