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Crane Conservation Act of 2005

Introduced: July 28, 2005 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Became law
Aug 8, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Jul 28, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 28, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Crane Conservation Act of 2005 - 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.

Directs the Secretary to convene a panel of experts to identify the greatest needs for 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.

What's happening now August 8, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3520: Crane Conservation Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3520/
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H.R. 3520, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3520/.
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