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Version 49 · Public Law · Jul 2, 2004
(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.
People & committees
Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R–MD
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 108-266.
Became Public Law No: 108-266.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7058)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7058)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3878-3879)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3378.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3878-3880)
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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