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H.R.509

H.R.509: Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
Introduced Jan. 14, 2009
Latest Major Action April 26, 2010
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Bill Sponsor

Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-S.C.)

Bill Cosponsors

11 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Expands marine turtle conservation assistance under the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 to include the United States and its territories. Authorizes appropriations to the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund for FY2009-FY2014. Authorizes an increase in the amount available from the Fund for administrative expenses. Limits funds made available for projects relating to the conservation...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-200.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
	Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 509.
	At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Bordallo objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 354 - 72 (Roll no. 652).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife. Hearings held.
	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With written report No. 111-173.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
Jan. 14, 2009	Introduced in the House by Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-S.C.)

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