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H.R. 39 106th Congress House

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act

Official title: To require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.

Introduced: March 25, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
Apr 12, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-80.
Mar 17, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 11, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 11, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jan 11, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jan 6, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jan 6, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E6-7)
Jan 6, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 12, 1999

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 39: Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-39/
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