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.
HB-456: California Land Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/18/2021
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.
HB-286: Managing Predators Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021
✔
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.
HB-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Became Public Law No: 117-243. on 12/20/2022
HB-241: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
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
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.
HB-211: Big Cat Public Safety Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom McClintock
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021
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.
S.4997: Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2020
HB-8843: 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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Introduced In House on 12/03/2020
You have voted HB-8843: 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..
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.
HB-8842: Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kelly
Introduced In House on 12/02/2020
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...)
SR-95: A resolution designating March 3, 2015, as "World Wildlife Day".
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
You have voted SR-602: A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts..
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...)
SR-547: A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System.
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
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.
SR-502: 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.
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
You have voted SR-502: 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..
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.
SR-483: 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.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/06/2016
You have voted SR-483: 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..
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...)
SR-390: A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day".
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
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.
SR-286: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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