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Crane Conservation Act of 2009

Introduced: January 9, 2009 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2009
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
Jul 20, 2009
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With written report No. 111-54.
May 14, 2009
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 22, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 21, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 288 - 116 (Roll no. 193).(text: CR H4530-4531)
Apr 21, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 388.
Apr 21, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4530-4533)
Apr 21, 2009
Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 21, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4548-4549)
Apr 21, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 4, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Jan 9, 2009
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 21, 2009 House · vote #193 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 288–116 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 21, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Crane Conservation Act of 2009 - 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.

What's happening now July 20, 2009

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 197 Related bill Crane Conservation Act of 2009
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 17, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 388: Crane Conservation Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-388/
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