A bill 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 introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund to finance projects for the conservation of marine turtles.
Authorizes the Secretary to approve a project that will help recover and sustain viable populations of marine turtles in the wild by assisting foreign conservation efforts. Gives preference to projects which: (1) are designed for long-term conservation of the turtles and their nesting habitats; and (2) have matching funds.
Establishes the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund as a separate account in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund. Permits the acceptance and use of donations.
Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles.
Became Public Law No: 108-266.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7547)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7547-7549)
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-167.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment. With written report No. 108-167.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13741-13742; text as passed Senate: CR S13741-13742)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13741-13742; text as passed Senate: CR S13741-13742)
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.