Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 241

Introduced

Jan 11, 2021

Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

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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 Affairs International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Land use and conservation Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Summary

Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2026 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from an eligible country to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

Actions

Apr 20, 2021

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Apr 19, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1945)
Apr 19, 2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1945)
Apr 19, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 241.
Apr 19, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1945-1946)
Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 25, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 11, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 11, 2021

Introduced in House

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