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US S1139

US S1139
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2019


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Introduced
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. This bill revises requirements for appointment to the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and reauthorizes the foundation through FY2024.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes and amends the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. It revises the requirements for appointment to the Foundation's Board of Directors, allowing the Secretary of the Interior to appoint 28 directors with expertise in natural resource conservation. The bill also expands the Foundation's powers, allowing it to receive and administer restitution and community service payments related to natural resource impacts. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes appropriations for the Foundation through fiscal year 2024, providing $15 million annually to the Department of the Interior, $5 million to the Department of Agriculture, and $5 million to the Department of Commerce.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 04/10/2019)

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