Crane Conservation Act of 2009
Latest action · Jan 9, 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S259-261)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 9, 2009
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Crane Conservation Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act.
Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of cranes.
Establishes the Crane Conservation Fund in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund.
Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of cranes to assist in carrying out this Act.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 9, 2009 to May 13, 2009, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| D-WI | Herb Kohl | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| D-LA | Mary L. Landrieu | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| R-ID | Mike Crapo | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| R-KS | Sam Brownback | Original | Jan 9, 2009 |
| R-FL | Mel Martinez | Jan 11, 2009 | |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Jan 26, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | May 13, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 9, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Jan 9, 2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S259-261)
- Jan 9, 2009Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S258-259)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 388 | Crane Conservation Act of 2009 | Related bill | Jul 20, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Animals.
Text 1
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- Jan 9, 2009Introduced in Senate
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