Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 7954

Introduced

Aug 7, 2020

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Topics

Aquatic ecology Ecology Foreign aid and international relief Foreign loans and debt Forests, forestry, trees Government lending and loan guarantees International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Land use and conservation Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Public Lands and Natural Resources Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Summary

Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020

This bill extends through FY2025 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

Actions

Nov 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 18, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5922)
Nov 18, 2020

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5922)
Nov 18, 2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7954.
Nov 18, 2020

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5922-5923)
Nov 18, 2020

Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 1, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 7, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 7, 2020

Introduced in House

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