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Great Ape Conservation Act of 1999

Introduced: May 11, 1999 See on congress.gov
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May 12, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5151-5152)
May 11, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 11, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Great Ape Conservation Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts in the Great Ape Conservation Fund (to be established under this Act) to provide financial assistance for projects for the conservation of great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, and orangutans).

Allows a project proposal to be submitted by: (1) any wildlife management authority of a country that has within its boundaries any part of the range of a great ape if such authority's activities affect a great ape population; (2) the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Secretariat; or (3) any person or group with the demonstrated expertise required for the conservation of great apes.

Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the required elements of project proposals; (2) project review and approval; and (3) assistance recipient reporting requirements.

Prohibits the use of grant amounts for captive breeding of great apes other than for captive breeding for release into the wild.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now May 12, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5151-5152)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3