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S.1287: Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (8 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (established under this Act) to provide financial assistance for projects for the conservation of Asian elephants for which final project proposals are approved by the Secretary. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) requirements for project proposals; (2) project review and approval; (3) reporting...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment. With written report No. 105-142.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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See also H.R. 1787.
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Oct. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Jeffords (I-Vt.) |