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- H.R.52
H.R.52: Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 6, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (28 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act - Amends the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to make forests, coral reefs, and associated coastal marine ecosystem activities eligible for U.S. debt reduction benefits for developing countries. (Currently, such provision applies to tropical forests.) Renames: (1) the Tropical Forest Facility as the Conservation Facility; and (2) a Tropical Forest Agreement as a Conservation Agreement. Extends...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |