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Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992

Introduced: April 29, 1992 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 45 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-440.
Oct 23, 1992
Signed by President.
Oct 15, 1992
Presented to President.
Oct 5, 1992
Message on House action received in Senate.
Oct 5, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 1992
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 1992
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 1992
Mr. Studds asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
Oct 1, 1992
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 1992
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1992
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3355 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3355 proposed by Senator Cranston for Senator Stevens.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3354 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3354 proposed by Senator Cranston for Senator Chafee.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3353 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1992
Amendment SP 3353 proposed by Senator Cranston for Senator Baucus.
Sep 30, 1992
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sep 30, 1992
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 12, 1992
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Aug 11, 1992
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 11, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 11, 1992
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 11, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 11, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 11, 1992
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 11, 1992
Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 31, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 443.
Jul 31, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 102-749, Part II.
Jul 29, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 1992
Ordered Reported Amended in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-749, Part I.
Jul 23, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 23, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jul 1, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 1, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 25, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 25, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 4, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
May 4, 1992
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice.
May 4, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Apr 29, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 29, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Apr 29, 1992
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 - Prohibits, as of four years after enactment of this Act, the U.S. importation of any exotic bird species which is not included in an approved species list to be established by the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) or otherwise permitted by the Secretary.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish specific annual species quotas based upon specified criteria. Requires the Secretary, in the absence of any specific quota, to establish general quotas which shall reduce imports by 25 percent during each year of the four-year phase-in period.

Directs the Secretary to establish an approved list of exotic birds which may be imported without an import permit. Sets forth inclusion criteria.

Authorizes any person to petition the Secretary to establish or remove a quota, restriction, or moratorium under this Act.

Makes it unlawful to import into the United States a species subject to a moratorium, or to import beyond permitted limits a species subject to import restrictions.

Authorizes the Secretary to allow, through the issuance of import permits, the importation of any exotic bird upon determination that such importation is not detrimental to the species' survival and that the bird is being imported for one of the following reasons: (1) scientific research; (2) a personal pet; (3) zoological display; (4) religious purposes; or (5) cooperative breeding programs.

Sets forth civil penalties.

Authorizes the Secretary to take specified action with regard to the conservation or conditions for international trade of other wildlife and plant species.

Establishes the Exotic Bird Conservation Fund.

Authorizes the Secretary to review opportunities for a voluntary program of bird labeling, retail outlet and breeding facilities certification, and privately run foreign technical assistance.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 23, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-440.

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 Cosponsors 1
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