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 to establish a program to provide financial assistance for projects outside of the United States to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.
Authorizes project proposals to be submitted by the following entities: (1) individuals or other private entities; (2) Federal, State, or local government entities or foreign government entities; (3) other entities subject to U.S. or foreign jurisdiction; and (4) international organizations.
Limits the Federal share of project costs to 33 percent. Prohibits amounts of financial assistance provided under this Act from being used to acquire any land or interest in land except from a willing seller.
Authorizes the Secretary to create an advisory group regarding this Act's implementation.
Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund of the Treasury a Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Account.
Authorizes appropriations.
Prohibits: (1) anything under this Act from placing restrictions on commercial or private use of private property in the United States; and (2) any taking of private land in the United States under this Act.
Became Public Law No: 106-247.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E6-7)
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-80.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-80.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
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