Wildlife Conservation And Habitat Protection

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US Congress 117th Congress

California Land Protection Act [HB-456] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/18/2021

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Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021 [HB-406] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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Managing Predators Act [HB-286] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Environmental ]
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude the gray wolf from the authority of such Act, to remove the gray wolf from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to such Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-263] [Animals ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Became Public Law No: 117-243. on 12/20/2022

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Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021 [HB-241] [Environmental ] [International ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ] [Climate Change ]
To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Chabot Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 47. on 04/20/2021

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Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States Act [HB-273] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Food ] [Science ]
To prevent the escapement of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/29/2021

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Big Cat Public Safety Act [HB-211] [Animals ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom McClintock Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [HB-151] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Animals ]
To address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2021

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Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Act of 2021 [HB-160] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Science ] [Water ]
To reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and to establish the United States Coral Reef Task Force, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-626. on 12/14/2022

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Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2020 [S.4997] [International ] [Finance ] [Environmental ] [Trade ]
Requires the President to support and coordinate diplomatic engagement to secure a 10th general capital increase for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and to support the creation of an environmental fund and financing facility at the IDB. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Governor of the IDB to vote in favor an $80 billion increase in the capital stock of the IDB and to subscribe on behalf of the United States to additional shares of this capital stock.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2020

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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes. [HB-8843] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Food ]
Increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025. The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson Introduced In House on 12/03/2020

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Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2020 [HB-8842] [Taxes ] [Real Estate ] [Environmental ] [Finance ]
Limits the aggregate amount of a partner's annual tax deductions for qualified conservation contributions of a partnership to 2.5 times the partner's adjusted basis in the partnership. (Under current law, a qualified conservation contribution is the contribution of a qualified real property interest to a qualified organization exclusively for conservation purposes.) The limitation applies for the first three taxable years after the individual becomes a partner in the partnership. It does not apply to certain family partnerships.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kelly Introduced In House on 12/02/2020

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A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day". [SR-95] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [International ]
A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day". Designates March 3, 2015, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight. Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1260; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1254-1255) on 03/03/2015

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A resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as "National Estuaries Week". [SR-608] [Environmental ] [Water ]
A resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as "National Estuaries Week". Designates the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as National Estuaries Week.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6421) on 11/16/2016

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A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. [SR-602] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ]
A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6278) on 09/29/2016

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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. [SR-547] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ] [Energy ]
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the anniversary and highlight the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the United States. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5193-5194; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5175-5176) on 07/14/2016

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A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. [SR-502] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ]
A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4361-4362, S4371; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4361-4362) on 06/20/2016

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A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. [SR-483] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ]
A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/06/2016

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A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day". [SR-390] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [International ]
A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day". Designates March 3, 2016, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight. Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher A. Coons Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1296; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1284) on 03/03/2016

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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". [SR-286] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Recreation ] [Environmental ]
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Designates the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7281; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7278-7279) on 10/08/2015

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