Bill Summary
The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Act is a bill that seeks to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act in order to reauthorize it. This means that the bill is proposing changes to the existing act in order to continue its effectiveness. Its purpose is to protect and conserve the migratory bird species in the Americas. The bill specifies that a certain amount of money will be appropriated for this purpose each year, and at least 75% of the funds must be used for projects outside of the United States.
Possible Impacts
1. The reauthorization of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act could positively affect the livelihoods of people living near protected bird habitats by ensuring continued funding for conservation efforts. This could lead to increased tourism and economic opportunities for local communities.
2. The requirement that at least 75 percent of the funds be used for projects outside of the United States could negatively affect American conservation efforts and organizations that rely on funding from the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. This could impact the jobs of individuals working for these organizations and potentially limit their ability to carry out conservation efforts.
3. The use of specific language in the bill, such as "Neotropical" and "Americas," could raise awareness and recognition of the importance of protecting migratory birds in these regions. This could lead to increased support and involvement from individuals and organizations in both the United States and other countries.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1347 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1347
To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize
the Act.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 25, 2019
Mr. Kind (for himself and Mr. Wittman) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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A BILL
To amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize
the Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Migratory Birds of the Americas
Conservation Act''.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT.
Section 10 of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16
U.S.C. 6109) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this Act $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025.
``(b) Use of Funds.--Of the amounts made available under subsection
(a) for each fiscal year, not less than 75 percent shall be expended
for projects carried out at a location outside of the United States.''.
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