To assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 21, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Crane Conservation Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for approved projects relating to the conservation of cranes, using amounts in the Crane Conservation Fund established by this Act.
Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country located in the African, Asian, European, or North American range of a species of crane that carries out at least one activity that affects crane populations; (2) the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) any person or organization with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of cranes.
Establishes the Crane Conservation Fund in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund.
Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of cranes to assist in carrying out this Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4181-4182)
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-635.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-635.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4071-4073)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4401)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 304 - 118 (Roll No. 345).(text: CR 5/19/2008 H4071-4072)
Roll Call #345 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 304 - 118 (Roll No. 345). (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4071-4072)
Roll Call #345 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With written report No. 110-493.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With written report No. 110-493.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1069.