Congress 108 - HR 3378 - Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004

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(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.

Actions

Jul 2, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-266.
Jul 2, 2004

Signed by President.
Jun 23, 2004

Presented to President.
Jun 18, 2004

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 18, 2004

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7058)
Jun 18, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7058)
Jun 15, 2004

Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 14, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3878-3879)
Jun 14, 2004

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)
Jun 14, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3378.
Jun 14, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3878-3880)
Jun 14, 2004

Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2004

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
May 20, 2004

Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
May 5, 2004

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 5, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 22, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 22, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 25, 2004

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 7, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Nov 7, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Oct 28, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct 28, 2003

Introduced in House

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