To assist in the conservation of rhinoceros and tigers by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations whose activities directly or indirectly affect rhinoceros and tiger populations, and of the CITES Secretariat.
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for conservation of rhinoceros and tiger projects.
Authorizes the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat, or any other person, to submit to the Secretary a project proposal for the conservation of such animals. Provides for approval criteria and project reporting. Directs the Secretary to consider projects which will enhance sustainable development programs to ensure effective, long-term conservation of rhinoceros and tigers.
(Sec. 6) Establishes in the Treasury the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund. Provides for Fund deposits, Fund use, and acceptance and use of donations.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-748.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-748.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.
Mr. Studds asked unanimous consent to discharge the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9869-9873)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 692.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR 10/7/1994 S14960)
Enacted as Public Law 103-391
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 10/7/1994 S14960)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 103-391.
Became Public Law No: 103-391.