To assist in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 14, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats in foreign countries.
Authorizes the Secretary to approve projects that help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting conservation programs in foreign countries. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of marine turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds available.
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund.
(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles.
(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.
(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the results and effectiveness of the program carried out under this Act.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-507.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3878-3880)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3378.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3878-3879)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3878-3879)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7058)
Enacted as Public Law 108-266
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7058)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-266.
Became Public Law No: 108-266.