To require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish a program to provide financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.
Makes the following entities that submit project proposals to the Secretary eligible for such assistance: (1) Federal, State, or local governmental entities or private entities; (2) governmental or private entities in Latin America or the Caribbean; or (3) international organizations that are dedicated to achieving this Act's purposes.
Limits the Federal share of project costs to 33 percent.
Establishes a Neotropical Migratory Bird Advisory Committee to carry out specified duties with respect to projects and assistance.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act for FY 1999 through 2001.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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