[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[S. 268 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 20
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 268
To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain
wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating
to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife
conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of
endangered species, to amend the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
to modify the protections provided by that Act, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 29, 2019
Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Booker, Mr.
Boozman, and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following bill; which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works
February 5, 2019
Reported by Mr. Barrasso, without amendment
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A BILL
To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain
wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating
to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife
conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of
endangered species, to amend the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
to modify the protections provided by that Act, and for other purposes.
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 ``Wildlife Innovation and Longevity
Driver Act'' or the ``WILD Act''.
SEC. 2. WILDLIFE HABITAT AND CONSERVATION.
(a) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Reauthorization.--
Section 5 of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 3774) is
amended by striking ``2006 through 2011'' and inserting ``2019 through
2023''.
(b) Fish and Wildlife Coordination.--
(1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to protect
water, oceans, coasts, and wildlife from invasive species.
(2) Amendments to fish and wildlife coordination act.--
(A) Short title; authorization.--The first section
of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C.
661) is amended by striking ``For the purpose'' and
inserting the following:
``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AUTHORIZATION.
``(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the `Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act'.
``(b) Authorization.--For the purpose''.
(B) Protection of water, oceans, coasts, and
wildlife from invasive species.--The Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 10. PROTECTION OF WATER, OCEANS, COASTS, AND WILDLIFE FROM
INVASIVE SPECIES.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Control.--The term `control', with respect to an
invasive species, means the eradication, suppression, or
reduction of the population of the invasive species within the
area in which the invasive species is present.
``(2) Ecosystem.--The term `ecosystem' means the complex of
a community of organisms and the environment of the organisms.
``(3) Eligible state.--The term `eligible State' means any
of--
``(A) a State;
``(B) the District of Columbia;
``(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
``(D) Guam;
``(E) American Samoa;
``(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands; and
``(G) the United States Virgin Islands.
``(4) Invasive species.--
``(A) In general.--The term `invasive species'
means an alien species, the introduction of which
causes, or is likely to cause, economic or
environmental harm or harm to human health.
``(B) Associated definition.--For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term `alien species', with
respect to a particular ecosystem, means any species
(including the seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological
material of the species that are capable of propagating
the species) that is not native to the affected
ecosystem.
``(5) Manage; management.--The terms `manage' and
`management', with respect to an invasive species, mean the
active implementation of any activity--
``(A) to reduce or stop the spread of the invasive
species; and
``(B) to inhibit further infestations of the
invasive species, the spread of the invasive species,
or harm caused by the invasive species, including
investigations regarding methods for early detection
and rapid response, prevention, control, or management
of the invasive species.
``(6) Prevent.--The term `prevent', with respect to an
invasive species, means--
``(A) to hinder the introduction of the invasive
species onto land or water; or
``(B) to impede the spread of the invasive species
within land or water by inspecting, intercepting, or
confiscating invasive species threats prior to the
establishment of the invasive species onto land or
water of an eligible State.
``(7) Secretary concerned.--The term `Secretary concerned'
means--
``(A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to
Federal land administered by the Corps of Engineers;
``(B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect
to Federal land administered by the Secretary of the
Interior through--
``(i) the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service;
``(ii) the Bureau of Indian Affairs;
``(iii) the Bureau of Land Management;
``(iv) the Bureau of Reclamation; or
``(v) the National Park Service;
``(C) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to
Federal land administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture through the Forest Service; and
``(D) the head or a representative of any other
Federal agency the duties of whom require planning
relating to, and the treatment of, invasive species for
the purpose of protecting water and wildlife on land
and coasts and in oceans and water.
``(8) Species.--The term `species' means a group of
organisms, all of which--
``(A) have a high degree of genetic similarity;
``(B) are morphologically distinct;
``(C) generally--
``(i) interbreed at maturity only among
themselves; and
``(ii) produce fertile offspring; and
``(D) show persistent differences from members of
allied groups of organisms.
``(b) Control and Management.--Each Secretary concerned shall plan
and carry out activities on land directly managed by the Secretary
concerned to protect water and wildlife by controlling and managing
invasive species--
``(1) to inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive
species; and
``(2) to effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts.
``(c) Strategic Plan.--
``(1) In general.--Each Secretary concerned shall develop a
strategic plan for the implementation of the invasive species
program to achieve, to the maximum extent practicable, a
substantive annual net reduction of invasive species
populations or infested acreage on land or water managed by the
Secretary concerned.
``(2) Coordination.--Each strategic plan under paragraph
(1) shall be developed--
``(A) in coordination with affected--
``(i) eligible States; and
``(ii) political subdivisions of eligible
States;
``(B) in consultation with federally recognized
Indian tribes; and
``(C) in accordance with the priorities established
by 1 or more Governors of the eligible States in which
an ecosystem affected by an invasive species is
located.
``(3) Factors for consideration.--In developing a strategic
plan under this subsection, the Secretary concerned shall take
into consideration the economic and ecological costs of action
or inaction, as applicable.
``(d) Cost-effective Methods.--In selecting a method to be used to
control or manage an invasive species as part of a specific control or
management project conducted as part of a strategic plan developed
under subsection (c), the Secretary concerned shall prioritize the use
of methods that--
``(1) effectively control and manage invasive species, as
determined by the Secretary concerned, based on sound
scientific data;
``(2) minimize environmental impacts; and
``(3) control and manage invasive species in the most cost-
effective manner.
``(e) Comparative Economic Assessment.--To achieve compliance with
subsection (d), the Secretary concerned shall require a comparative
economic assessment of invasive species control and management methods
to be conducted.
``(f) Expedited Action.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretaries concerned shall use all
tools and flexibilities available (as of the date of enactment
of this section) to expedite the projects and activities
described in paragraph (2).
``(2) Description of projects and activities.--A project or
activity referred to in paragraph (1) is a project or
activity--
``(A) to protect water or wildlife from an invasive
species that, as determined by the Secretary concerned
is, or will be, carried out on land or water that is--
``(i) directly managed by the Secretary
concerned; and
``(ii) located in an area that is--
``(I) at high risk for the
introduction, establishment, or spread
of invasive species; and
``(II) determined by the Secretary
concerned to require immediate action
to address the risk identified in
subclause (I); and
``(B) carried out in accordance with applicable
agency procedures, including any applicable--
``(i) land or resource management plan; or
``(ii) land use plan.
``(g) Allocation of Funding.--Of the amount appropriated or
otherwise made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal year
for programs that address or include protection of land or water from
an invasive species, the Secretary concerned shall use not less than 75
percent for on-the-ground control and management of invasive species,
which may include--
``(1) the purchase of necessary products, equipment, or
services to conduct that control and management;
``(2) the use of integrated pest management options,
including options that use pesticides authorized for sale,
distribution, or use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.);
``(3) the use of biological control agents that are proven
to be effective to reduce invasive species populations;
``(4) the use of revegetation or cultural restoration
methods designed to improve the diversity and richness of
ecosystems;
``(5) the use of monitoring and detection activities for
invasive species, including equipment, detection dogs, and
mechanical devices;
``(6) the use of appropriate methods to remove invasive
species from a vehicle or vessel capable of conveyance; or
``(7) the use of other effective mechanical or manual
control methods.
``(h) Investigations, Outreach, and Public Awareness.--Of the
amount appropriated or otherwise made available to each Secretary
concerned for a fiscal year for programs that address or include
protection of land or water from an invasive species, the Secretary
concerned may use not more than 15 percent for investigations,
development activities, and outreach and public awareness efforts to
address invasive species control and management needs.
``(i) Administrative Costs.--Of the amount appropriated or
otherwise made available to each Secretary concerned for a fiscal year
for programs that address or include protection of land or water from
an invasive species, not more than 10 percent may be used for
administrative costs incurred to carry out those programs, including
costs relating to oversight and management of the programs,
recordkeeping, and implementation of the strategic plan developed under
subsection (c).
``(j) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 60 days after the end
of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this
section, each Secretary concerned shall submit to Congress a report--
``(1) describing the use by the Secretary concerned during
the 2 preceding fiscal years of funds for programs that address
or include invasive species management; and
``(2) specifying the percentage of funds expended for each
of the purposes specified in subsections (g), (h), and (i).
``(k) Relation to Other Authority.--
``(1) Other invasive species control, prevention, and
management authorities.--Nothing in this section precludes the
Secretary concerned from pursuing or supporting, pursuant to
any other provision of law, any activity regarding the control,
prevention, or management of an invasive species, including
investigations to improve the control, prevention, or
management of the invasive species.
``(2) Public water supply systems.--Nothing in this section
authorizes the Secretary concerned to suspend any water
delivery or diversion, or otherwise to prevent the operation of
a public water supply system, as a measure to control, manage,
or prevent the introduction or spread of an invasive species.
``(l) Use of Partnerships.--Subject to the subsections (m) and (n),
the Secretary concerned may enter into any contract or cooperative
agreement with another Federal agency, an eligible State, a federally
recognized Indian tribe, a political subdivision of an eligible State,
or a private individual or entity to assist with the control and
management of an invasive species.
``(m) Memorandum of Understanding.--
``(1) In general.--As a condition of a contract or
cooperative agreement under subsection (l), the Secretary
concerned and the applicable Federal agency, eligible State,
political subdivision of an eligible State, or private
individual or entity shall enter into a memorandum of
understanding that describes--
``(A) the nature of the partnership between the
parties to the memorandum of understanding; and
``(B) the control and management activities to be
conducted under the contract or cooperative agreement.
``(2) Contents.--A memorandum of understanding under this
subsection shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
``(A) A prioritized listing of each invasive
species to be controlled or managed.
``(B) An assessment of the total acres of land or
area of water infested by the invasive species.
``(C) An estimate of the expected total acres of
land or area of water infested by the invasive species
after control and management of the invasive species is
attempted.
``(D) A description of each specific, integrated
pest management option to be used, including a
comparative economic assessment to determine the least-
costly method.
``(E) Any map, boundary, or Global Positioning
System coordinates needed to clearly identify the area
in which each control or management activity is
proposed to be conducted.
``(F) A written assurance that each partner will
comply with section 15 of the Federal Noxious Weed Act
of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814).
``(3) Coordination.--If a partner to a contract or
cooperative agreement under subsection (l) is an eligible
State, political subdivision of an eligible State, or private
individual or entity, the memorandum of understanding under
this subsection shall include a description of--
``(A) the means by which each applicable control or
management effort will be coordinated; and
``(B) the expected outcomes of managing and
controlling the invasive species.
``(4) Public outreach and awareness efforts.--If a contract
or cooperative agreement under subsection (l) involves any
outreach or public awareness effort, the memorandum of
understanding under this subsection shall include a list of
goals and objectives for each outreach or public awareness
effort that have been determined to be efficient to inform
national, regional, State, Tribal, or local audiences regarding
invasive species control and management.
``(n) Investigations.--The purpose of any invasive species-related
investigation carried out under a contract or cooperative agreement
under subsection (l) shall be--
``(1) to develop solutions and specific recommendations for
control and management of invasive species; and
``(2) specifically to provide faster implementation of
control and management methods.
``(o) Coordination With Affected Local Governments.--Each project
and activity carried out pursuant to this section shall be coordinated
with affected local governments in a manner that is consistent with
section 202(c)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(9)).''.
(c) Wildlife Conservation.--
(1) Reauthorizations.--
(A) Reauthorization of african elephant
conservation act.--Section 2306(a) of the African
Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(a)) is
amended by striking ``2007 through 2012'' and inserting
``2019 through 2023''.
(B) Reauthorization of asian elephant conservation
act of 1997.--Section 8(a) of the Asian Elephant
Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266(a)) is amended
by striking ``2007 through 2012'' and inserting ``2019
through 2023''.
(C) Reauthorization of rhinoceros and tiger
conservation act of 1994.--Section 10(a) of the
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended by striking ``2007 through
2012'' and inserting ``2019 through 2023''.
(2) Amendments to great ape conservation act of 2000.--
(A) Panel.--Section 4(i) of the Great Ape
Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303(i)) is
amended--
(i) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting
the following:
``(1) Convention.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act,
and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary may convene a panel
of experts on great apes to identify the greatest needs and
priorities for the conservation of great apes.'';
(ii) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
paragraph (5); and
(iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:
``(2) Composition.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
panel referred to in paragraph (1) includes, to the maximum
extent practicable, 1 or more representatives--
``(A) from each country that comprises the natural
range of great apes; and
``(B) with expertise in great ape conservation.
``(3) Conservation plans.--In identifying the conservation
needs and priorities under paragraph (1), the panel referred to
in that paragraph shall consider any relevant great ape
conservation plan or strategy, including scientific research
and findings relating to--
``(A) the conservation needs and priorities of
great apes;
``(B) any regional or species-specific action plan
or strategy;
``(C) any applicable strategy developed or
initiated by the Secretary; and
``(D) any other applicable conservation plan or
strategy.
``(4) Funds.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary may use amounts available to the
Secretary to pay for the costs of convening and facilitating
any meeting of the panel referred to in paragraph (1).''.
(B) Multiyear grants.--Section 4 of the Great Ape
Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(j) Multiyear Grants.--
``(1) Authorization.--The Secretary may award to a person
who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a
multiyear grant to carry out a project that the person
demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy
for great apes and the habitat of great apes.
``(2) Effect of subsection.--Nothing in this subsection
precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual
basis.''.
(C) Administrative expenses.--Section 5(b)(2) of
the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C.
6304(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$100,000'' and
inserting ``$150,000''.
(D) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 6 of
the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6305)
is amended by striking ``2006 through 2010'' and
inserting ``2019 through 2023''.
(3) Amendments to marine turtle conservation act of 2004.--
(A) Purpose.--Section 2 of the Marine Turtle
Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6601) is amended by
striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to assist in the
conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises and
the habitats of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises in
foreign countries and territories of the United States by supporting
and providing financial resources for projects--
``(1) to conserve marine turtle, freshwater turtle, and
tortoise habitats under the jurisdiction of United States Fish
and Wildlife Service programs;
``(2) to conserve marine turtles, freshwater turtles, and
tortoises in those habitats; and
``(3) to address other threats to the survival of marine
turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises, including habitat
loss, poaching of turtles or their eggs, and wildlife
trafficking.''.
(B) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Marine Turtle
Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6602) is amended--
(i) in paragraph (2)--
(I) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``nesting
habitats of marine turtles in foreign
countries and of marine turtles in
those habitats'' and inserting ``marine
turtles, freshwater turtles, and
tortoises, and the habitats of marine
turtles, freshwater turtles, and
tortoises, in foreign countries and
territories of the United States under
the jurisdiction of United States Fish
and Wildlife Service programs'';
(II) in subparagraphs (A), (B), and
(C), by striking ``nesting'' each place
it appears;
(III) in subparagraph (D)--
(aa) in the matter
preceding clause (i), by
striking ``countries to--'' and
inserting ``countries--'';
(bb) in clause (i)--
(AA) by inserting
``to'' before
``protect''; and
(BB) by striking
``nesting'' each place
it appears; and
(cc) in clause (ii), by
inserting ``to'' before
``prevent'';
(IV) in subparagraph (E)(i), by
striking ``turtles on nesting habitat''
and inserting ``turtles, freshwater
turtles, and tortoises'';
(V) in subparagraph (F), by
striking ``turtles over habitat used by
marine turtles for nesting'' and
inserting ``turtles, freshwater
turtles, and tortoises over habitats
used by marine turtles, freshwater
turtles, and tortoises''; and
(VI) in subparagraph (H), by
striking ``nesting'' each place it
appears;
(ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4),
(5), and (6) as paragraphs (4), (6), (7), and
(8), respectively;
(iii) by inserting before paragraph (4) (as
so redesignated) the following:
``(3) Freshwater turtle.--
``(A) In general.--The term `freshwater turtle'
means any member of the family Carettochelyidae,
Chelidae, Chelydridae, Dermatemydidae, Emydidae,
Geoemydidae, Kinosternidae, Pelomedusidae,
Platysternidae, Podocnemididae, or Trionychidae.
``(B) Inclusions.--The term `freshwater turtle'
includes--
``(i) any part, product, egg, or offspring
of a turtle described in subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) a carcass of such a turtle.'';
(iv) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as
so redesignated) the following:
``(5) Habitat.--The term `habitat' means any marine turtle,
freshwater turtle, or tortoise habitat (including a nesting
habitat) that is under the jurisdiction of United States Fish
and Wildlife Service programs.''; and
(v) by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so
redesignated) the following:
``(9) Territory of the united states.--The term `territory
of the United States' means--
``(A) American Samoa;
``(B) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands;
``(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
``(D) Guam;
``(E) the United States Virgin Islands; and
``(F) any other territory or possession of the
United States.
``(10) Tortoise.--
``(A) In general.--The term `tortoise' means any
member of the family Testudinidae.
``(B) Inclusions.--The term `tortoise' includes--
``(i) any part, product, egg, or offspring
of a tortoise described in subparagraph (A);
and
``(ii) a carcass of such a tortoise.''.
(C) Conservation assistance.--Section 4 of the
Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6603)
is amended--
(i) in the section heading, by striking
``marine turtle'';
(ii) in subsection (a), by inserting ``,
freshwater turtles, or tortoises'' after
``marine turtles'';
(iii) in subsection (b)(1)--
(I) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
freshwater turtles, or tortoises''
after ``marine turtles'';
(II) by striking subparagraph (A)
and inserting the following:
``(A) any wildlife management authority of a
foreign country or territory of the United States that
has within its boundaries marine turtle, freshwater
turtle, or tortoise habitat, if the activities of the
authority directly or indirectly affect marine turtle,
freshwater turtle, or tortoise conservation; or''; and
(III) in subparagraph (B), by
inserting ``, freshwater turtles, or
tortoises'' after ``marine turtles'';
(iv) in subsection (c)(2), in each of
subparagraphs (A) and (C), by inserting ``and
territory of the United States'' after ``each
country'';
(v) by striking subsection (d) and
inserting the following:
``(d) Criteria for Approval.--The Secretary may approve a project
proposal under this section if the Secretary determines that the
project will help to restore, recover, and sustain a viable population
of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises in the wild by
assisting efforts in a foreign country or territory of the United
States to implement a marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise
conservation program.''; and
(vi) in subsection (e), by striking
``marine turtles and their nesting habitats''
and inserting ``marine turtles, freshwater
turtles, or tortoises and the habitats of
marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or
tortoises''.
(D) Marine turtle conservation fund.--Section 5 of
the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C.
6604) is amended--
(i) in subsection (a)(2), by striking
``section 6'' and inserting ``section 7(a)'';
and
(ii) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``3
percent, or up to $80,000'' and inserting ``5
percent, or up to $150,000''.
(E) Advisory group.--Section 6(a) of the Marine
Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6605(a)) is
amended by inserting ``, freshwater turtles, or
tortoises'' after ``marine turtles''.
(F) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 7 of
the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C.
6606) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the
Fund $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
``(b) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available for each fiscal
year pursuant to subsection (a)--
``(1) not less than $1,510,000 shall be used by the
Secretary for marine turtle conservation purposes in accordance
with this Act; and
``(2) of the amounts in excess of the amount described in
paragraph (1), not less than 40 percent shall be used by the
Secretary for freshwater turtle and tortoise conservation
purposes in accordance with this Act.''.
(d) Prize Competitions.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Non-federal funds.--The term ``non-Federal
funds'' means funds provided by--
(i) a State;
(ii) a territory of the United States;
(iii) 1 or more units of local or tribal
government;
(iv) a private for-profit entity;
(v) a nonprofit organization; or
(vi) a private individual.
(B) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary, acting through the Director of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(C) Wildlife.--The term ``wildlife'' has the
meaning given the term in section 8 of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 666b).
(2) Theodore roosevelt genius prize for prevention of
wildlife poaching and trafficking.--
(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(i) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the
Prevention of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking
Technology Advisory Board established by
subparagraph (C)(i).
(ii) Prize competition.--The term ``prize
competition'' means the Theodore Roosevelt
Genius Prize for the prevention of wildlife
poaching and trafficking established under
subparagraph (B).
(B) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a
prize competition, to be known as the ``Theodore
Roosevelt Genius Prize for the prevention of wildlife
poaching and trafficking''--
(i) to encourage technological innovation
with the potential to advance the mission of
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
with respect to the prevention of wildlife
poaching and trafficking; and
(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for
a technological advancement that prevents
wildlife poaching and trafficking.
(C) Advisory board.--
(i) Establishment.--There is established an
advisory board, to be known as the ``Prevention
of Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking Technology
Advisory Board''.
(ii) Composition.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed
by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise
in--
(I) wildlife trafficking and trade;
(II) wildlife conservation and
management;
(III) biology;
(IV) technology development;
(V) engineering;
(VI) economics;
(VII) business development and
management; and
(VIII) any other discipline, as the
Secretary determines to be necessary to
achieve the purposes of this paragraph.
(iii) Duties.--Subject to clause (iv), with
respect to the prize competition, the Board
shall--
(I) select a topic;
(II) issue a problem statement;
(III) advise the Secretary
regarding any opportunity for
technological innovation to prevent
wildlife poaching and trafficking; and
(IV) advise winners of the prize
competition regarding opportunities to
pilot and implement winning
technologies in relevant fields,
including in partnership with
conservation organizations, Federal or
State agencies, federally recognized
Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or
interest relating to the prevention of
wildlife poaching and trafficking.
(iv) Consultation.--In selecting a topic
and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of
clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall
consult widely with Federal and non-Federal
stakeholders, including--
(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the prevention of
wildlife poaching and trafficking;
(II) 1 or more State agencies with
jurisdiction over the prevention of
wildlife poaching and trafficking;
(III) 1 or more State, regional, or
local wildlife organizations, the
mission of which relates to the
prevention of wildlife poaching and
trafficking; and
(IV) 1 or more wildlife
conservation groups, technology
companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education,
industry associations, or individual
stakeholders with an interest in the
prevention of wildlife poaching and
trafficking.
(v) Requirements.--The Board shall comply
with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A).
(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall offer
to enter into an agreement under which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall
administer the prize competition.
(ii) Requirements.--An agreement entered
into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (7)(B).
(E) Judges.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall,
except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1
or more annual winners of the prize
competition.
(ii) Determination by secretary.--The
judges appointed under clause (i) shall not
select any annual winner of the prize
competition if the Secretary makes a
determination that, in any fiscal year, none of
the technological advancements entered into the
prize competition merits an award.
(F) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under
this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report on the prize competition that
includes--
(i) a statement by the Board that describes
the activities carried out by the Board
relating to the duties described in
subparagraph (C)(iii);
(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a
statement by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that describes the activities
carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation relating to the duties described in
paragraph (7)(B); and
(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the
judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that
explains the basis on which the winner of the
cash prize was selected.
(G) Termination of authority.--The Board and all
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on December 31, 2023.
(3) Theodore roosevelt genius prize for promotion of
wildlife conservation.--
(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(i) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the
Promotion of Wildlife Conservation Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph
(C)(i).
(ii) Prize competition.--The term ``prize
competition'' means the Theodore Roosevelt
Genius Prize for the promotion of wildlife
conservation established under subparagraph
(B).
(B) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a
prize competition, to be known as the ``Theodore
Roosevelt Genius Prize for the promotion of wildlife
conservation''--
(i) to encourage technological innovation
with the potential to advance the mission of
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
with respect to the promotion of wildlife
conservation; and
(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for
a technological advancement that promotes
wildlife conservation.
(C) Advisory board.--
(i) Establishment.--There is established an
advisory board, to be known as the ``Promotion
of Wildlife Conservation Technology Advisory
Board''.
(ii) Composition.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed
by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise
in--
(I) wildlife conservation and
management;
(II) biology;
(III) technology development;
(IV) engineering;
(V) economics;
(VI) business development and
management; and
(VII) any other discipline, as the
Secretary determines to be necessary to
achieve the purposes of this paragraph.
(iii) Duties.--Subject to clause (iv), with
respect to the prize competition, the Board
shall--
(I) select a topic;
(II) issue a problem statement;
(III) advise the Secretary
regarding any opportunity for
technological innovation to promote
wildlife conservation; and
(IV) advise winners of the prize
competition regarding opportunities to
pilot and implement winning
technologies in relevant fields,
including in partnership with
conservation organizations, Federal or
State agencies, federally recognized
Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or
interest relating to the promotion of
wildlife conservation.
(iv) Consultation.--In selecting a topic
and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of
clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall
consult widely with Federal and non-Federal
stakeholders, including--
(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the promotion of
wildlife conservation;
(II) 1 or more State agencies with
jurisdiction over the promotion of
wildlife conservation;
(III) 1 or more State, regional, or
local wildlife organizations, the
mission of which relates to the
promotion of wildlife conservation; and
(IV) 1 or more wildlife
conservation groups, technology
companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education,
industry associations, or individual
stakeholders with an interest in the
promotion of wildlife conservation.
(v) Requirements.--The Board shall comply
with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A).
(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall offer
to enter into an agreement under which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall
administer the prize competition.
(ii) Requirements.--An agreement entered
into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (7)(B).
(E) Judges.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall,
except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1
or more annual winners of the prize
competition.
(ii) Determination by secretary.--The
judges appointed under clause (i) shall not
select any annual winner of the prize
competition if the Secretary makes a
determination that, in any fiscal year, none of
the technological advancements entered into the
prize competition merits an award.
(F) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under
this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report on the prize competition that
includes--
(i) a statement by the Board that describes
the activities carried out by the Board
relating to the duties described in
subparagraph (C)(iii);
(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a
statement by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that describes the activities
carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation relating to the duties described in
paragraph (7)(B); and
(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the
judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that
explains the basis on which the winner of the
cash prize was selected.
(G) Termination of authority.--The Board and all
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on December 31, 2023.
(4) Theodore roosevelt genius prize for management of
invasive species.--
(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(i) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the
Management of Invasive Species Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph
(C)(i).
(ii) Prize competition.--The term ``prize
competition'' means the Theodore Roosevelt
Genius Prize for the management of invasive
species established under subparagraph (B).
(B) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a
prize competition, to be known as the ``Theodore
Roosevelt Genius Prize for the management of invasive
species''--
(i) to encourage technological innovation
with the potential to advance the mission of
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
with respect to the management of invasive
species; and
(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for
a technological advancement that manages
invasive species.
(C) Advisory board.--
(i) Establishment.--There is established an
advisory board, to be known as the ``Management
of Invasive Species Technology Advisory
Board''.
(ii) Composition.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed
by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise
in--
(I) invasive species;
(II) biology;
(III) technology development;
(IV) engineering;
(V) economics;
(VI) business development and
management; and
(VII) any other discipline, as the
Secretary determines to be necessary to
achieve the purposes of this paragraph.
(iii) Duties.--Subject to clause (iv), with
respect to the prize competition, the Board
shall--
(I) select a topic;
(II) issue a problem statement;
(III) advise the Secretary
regarding any opportunity for
technological innovation to manage
invasive species; and
(IV) advise winners of the prize
competition regarding opportunities to
pilot and implement winning
technologies in relevant fields,
including in partnership with
conservation organizations, Federal or
State agencies, federally recognized
Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or
interest relating to the management of
invasive species.
(iv) Consultation.--In selecting a topic
and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of
clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall
consult widely with Federal and non-Federal
stakeholders, including--
(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the management of
invasive species;
(II) 1 or more State agencies with
jurisdiction over the management of
invasive species;
(III) 1 or more State, regional, or
local wildlife organizations, the
mission of which relates to the
management of invasive species; and
(IV) 1 or more wildlife
conservation groups, technology
companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education,
industry associations, or individual
stakeholders with an interest in the
management of invasive species.
(v) Requirements.--The Board shall comply
with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A).
(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall offer
to enter into an agreement under which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall
administer the prize competition.
(ii) Requirements.--An agreement entered
into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (7)(B).
(E) Judges.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall,
except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1
or more annual winners of the prize
competition.
(ii) Determination by secretary.--The
judges appointed under clause (i) shall not
select any annual winner of the prize
competition if the Secretary makes a
determination that, in any fiscal year, none of
the technological advancements entered into the
prize competition merits an award.
(F) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under
this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report on the prize competition that
includes--
(i) a statement by the Board that describes
the activities carried out by the Board
relating to the duties described in
subparagraph (C)(iii);
(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a
statement by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that describes the activities
carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation relating to the duties described in
paragraph (7)(B); and
(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the
judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that
explains the basis on which the winner of the
cash prize was selected.
(G) Termination of authority.--The Board and all
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on December 31, 2023.
(5) Theodore roosevelt genius prize for protection of
endangered species.--
(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(i) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the
Protection of Endangered Species Technology
Advisory Board established by subparagraph
(C)(i).
(ii) Prize competition.--The term ``prize
competition'' means the Theodore Roosevelt
Genius Prize for the protection of endangered
species established under subparagraph (B).
(B) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a
prize competition, to be known as the ``Theodore
Roosevelt Genius Prize for the protection of endangered
species''--
(i) to encourage technological innovation
with the potential to advance the mission of
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
with respect to the protection of endangered
species; and
(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for
a technological advancement that protects
endangered species.
(C) Advisory board.--
(i) Establishment.--There is established an
advisory board, to be known as the ``Protection
of Endangered Species Technology Advisory
Board''.
(ii) Composition.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed
by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise
in--
(I) endangered species;
(II) biology;
(III) technology development;
(IV) engineering;
(V) economics;
(VI) business development and
management; and
(VII) any other discipline, as the
Secretary determines to be necessary to
achieve the purposes of this paragraph.
(iii) Duties.--Subject to clause (iv), with
respect to the prize competition, the Board
shall--
(I) select a topic;
(II) issue a problem statement;
(III) advise the Secretary
regarding any opportunity for
technological innovation to protect
endangered species; and
(IV) advise winners of the prize
competition regarding opportunities to
pilot and implement winning
technologies in relevant fields,
including in partnership with
conservation organizations, Federal or
State agencies, federally recognized
Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or
interest relating to the protection of
endangered species.
(iv) Consultation.--In selecting a topic
and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of
clause (iii), respectively, the Board shall
consult widely with Federal and non-Federal
stakeholders, including--
(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the protection of
endangered species;
(II) 1 or more State agencies with
jurisdiction over the protection of
endangered species;
(III) 1 or more State, regional, or
local wildlife organizations, the
mission of which relates to the
protection of endangered species; and
(IV) 1 or more wildlife
conservation groups, technology
companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education,
industry associations, or individual
stakeholders with an interest in the
protection of endangered species.
(v) Requirements.--The Board shall comply
with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A).
(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall offer
to enter into an agreement under which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall
administer the prize competition.
(ii) Requirements.--An agreement entered
into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (7)(B).
(E) Judges.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall,
except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1
or more annual winners of the prize
competition.
(ii) Determination by secretary.--The
judges appointed under clause (i) shall not
select any annual winner of the prize
competition if the Secretary makes a
determination that, in any fiscal year, none of
the technological advancements entered into the
prize competition merits an award.
(F) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under
this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report on the prize competition that
includes--
(i) a statement by the Board that describes
the activities carried out by the Board
relating to the duties described in
subparagraph (C)(iii);
(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a
statement by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that describes the activities
carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation relating to the duties described in
paragraph (7)(B); and
(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the
judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that
explains the basis on which the winner of the
cash prize was selected.
(G) Termination of authority.--The Board and all
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on December 31, 2023.
(6) Theodore roosevelt genius prize for nonlethal
management of human-wildlife conflicts.--
(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
(i) Board.--The term ``Board'' means the
Nonlethal Management of Human-Wildlife
Conflicts Technology Advisory Board established
by subparagraph (C)(i).
(ii) Prize competition.--The term ``prize
competition'' means the Theodore Roosevelt
Genius Prize for the nonlethal management of
human-wildlife conflicts established under
subparagraph (B).
(B) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) a
prize competition, to be known as the ``Theodore
Roosevelt Genius Prize for the nonlethal management of
human-wildlife conflicts''--
(i) to encourage technological innovation
with the potential to advance the mission of
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
with respect to the nonlethal management of
human-wildlife conflicts; and
(ii) to award 1 or more prizes annually for
a technological advancement that promotes the
nonlethal management of human-wildlife
conflicts.
(C) Advisory board.--
(i) Establishment.--There is established an
advisory board, to be known as the ``Nonlethal
Management of Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Technology Advisory Board''.
(ii) Composition.--The Board shall be
composed of not fewer than 9 members appointed
by the Secretary, who shall provide expertise
in--
(I) nonlethal wildlife management;
(II) social aspects of human-
wildlife conflict management;
(III) biology;
(IV) technology development;
(V) engineering;
(VI) economics;
(VII) business development and
management; and
(VIII) any other discipline, as the
Secretary determines to be necessary to
achieve the purposes of this paragraph.
(iii) Duties.--Subject to clause (iv), with
respect to the prize competition, the Board
shall--
(I) select a topic;
(II) issue a problem statement;
(III) advise the Secretary
regarding any opportunity for
technological innovation to promote the
nonlethal management of human-wildlife
conflicts; and
(IV) advise winners of the prize
competition regarding opportunities to
pilot and implement winning
technologies in relevant fields,
including in partnership with
conservation organizations, Federal or
State agencies, federally recognized
Indian tribes, private entities, and
research institutions with expertise or
interest relating to the nonlethal
management of human-wildlife conflicts.
(iv) Consultation.--In selecting a topic
and issuing a problem statement for the prize
competition under subclauses (I) and (II) of
subparagraph (C), respectively, the Board shall
consult widely with Federal and non-Federal
stakeholders, including--
(I) 1 or more Federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the management of
native wildlife species at risk due to
conflict with human activities;
(II) 1 or more State agencies with
jurisdiction over the management of
native wildlife species at risk due to
conflict with human activities;
(III) 1 or more State, regional, or
local wildlife organizations, the
mission of which relates to the
management of native wildlife species
at risk due to conflict with human
activities; and
(IV) 1 or more wildlife
conservation groups, technology
companies, research institutions,
institutions of higher education,
industry associations, or individual
stakeholders with an interest in the
management of native wildlife species
at risk due to conflict with human
activities.
(v) Requirements.--The Board shall comply
with all requirements under paragraph (7)(A).
(D) Agreement with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--
(i) In general.--The Secretary shall offer
to enter into an agreement under which the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall
administer the prize competition.
(ii) Requirements.--An agreement entered
into under clause (i) shall comply with all
requirements under paragraph (7)(B).
(E) Judges.--
(i) Appointment.--The Secretary shall
appoint not fewer than 3 judges who shall,
except as provided in clause (ii), select the 1
or more annual winners of the prize
competition.
(ii) Determination by secretary.--The
judges appointed under clause (i) shall not
select any annual winner of the prize
competition if the Secretary makes a
determination that, in any fiscal year, none of
the technological advancements entered into the
prize competition merits an award.
(F) Report to congress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under
this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives a report on the prize competition that
includes--
(i) a statement by the Board that describes
the activities carried out by the Board
relating to the duties described in
subparagraph (C)(iii);
(ii) if the Secretary has entered into an
agreement under subparagraph (D)(i), a
statement by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that describes the activities
carried out by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation relating to the duties described in
paragraph (7)(B); and
(iii) a statement by 1 or more of the
judges appointed under subparagraph (E) that
explains the basis on which the winner of the
cash prize was selected.
(G) Termination of authority.--The Board and all
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on December 31, 2023.
(7) Administration of prize competitions.--
(A) Additional requirements for advisory boards.--
An advisory board established under paragraph
(2)(C)(i), (3)(C)(i), (4)(C)(i), (5)(C)(i), or
(6)(C)(i) (referred to in this paragraph as a
``Board'') shall comply with the following
requirements:
(i) Term; vacancies.--
(I) Term.--A member of the Board
shall serve for a term of 5 years.
(II) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the
Board--
(aa) shall not affect the
powers of the Board; and
(bb) shall be filled in the
same manner as the original
appointment was made.
(ii) Initial meeting.--Not later than 30
days after the date on which all members of the
Board have been appointed, the Board shall hold
the initial meeting of the Board.
(iii) Meetings.--
(I) In general.--The Board shall
meet at the call of the Chairperson.
(II) Remote participation.--
(aa) In general.--Any
member of the Board may
participate in a meeting of the
Board through the use of--
(AA)
teleconferencing; or
(BB) any other
remote business
telecommunications
method that allows each
participating member to
simultaneously hear
each other
participating member
during the meeting.
(bb) Presence.--A member of
the Board who participates in a
meeting remotely under item
(aa) shall be considered to be
present at the meeting.
(iv) Quorum.--A majority of the members of
the Board shall constitute a quorum, but a
lesser number of members may hold a meeting.
(v) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The
Board shall select a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson from among the members of the
Board.
(vi) Administrative cost reduction.--The
Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
minimize the administrative costs of the Board,
including by encouraging the remote
participation described in clause (iii)(II)(aa)
to reduce travel costs.
(B) Agreements with national fish and wildlife
foundation.--Any agreement entered into under paragraph
(2)(D)(i), (3)(D)(i), (4)(D)(i), (5)(D)(i), or
(6)(D)(i) shall comply with the following requirements:
(i) Duties.--An agreement shall provide
that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
shall--
(I) advertise the prize
competition;
(II) solicit prize competition
participants;
(III) administer funds relating to
the prize competition;
(IV) receive Federal funds--
(aa) to administer the
prize competition; and
(bb) to award a cash prize;
(V) carry out activities to
generate contributions of non-Federal
funds to offset, in whole or in part--
(aa) the administrative
costs of the prize competition;
and
(bb) the costs of a cash
prize;
(VI) in consultation with, and
subject to final approval by, the
Secretary, develop criteria for the
selection of prize competition winners;
(VII) provide advice and
consultation to the Secretary on the
selection of judges under paragraphs
(2)(E), (3)(E), (4)(E), (5)(E), and
(6)(E) based on criteria developed in
consultation with, and subject to the
final approval of, the Secretary;
(VIII) announce 1 or more annual
winners of the prize competition;
(IX) subject to clause (ii), award
1 cash prize annually; and
(X) protect against unauthorized
use or disclosure by the National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation of any trade
secret or confidential business
information of a prize competition
participant.
(ii) Additional cash prizes.--An agreement
shall provide that the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation may award more than 1 cash
prize annually if the initial cash prize
referred to in clause (i)(IX) and any
additional cash prize are awarded using only
non-Federal funds.
(iii) Solicitation of funds.--An agreement
shall provide that the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation--
(I) may request and accept Federal
funds and non-Federal funds for a cash
prize;
(II) may accept a contribution for
a cash prize in exchange for the right
to name the prize; and
(III) shall not give special
consideration to any Federal agency or
non-Federal entity in exchange for a
donation for a cash prize awarded under
this subsection.
(C) Award amounts.--
(i) In general.--The amount of the initial
cash prize referred to in subparagraph
(B)(i)(IX) shall be $100,000.
(ii) Additional cash prizes.--On
notification by the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation that non-Federal funds are available
for an additional cash prize, the Secretary
shall determine the amount of the additional
cash prize.
Calendar No. 20
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 268
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A BILL
To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain
wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating
to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife
conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of
endangered species, to amend the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
to modify the protections provided by that Act, and for other purposes.
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February 5, 2019
Reported without amendment
WILD Act
#268 | S Congress #116
Policy Area: Animals
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAmerican SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyAsiaCaribbean areaEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesGuamHunting and fishingInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectorates
Last Action: By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-18. (3/26/2019)
Bill Text Source: Congress.gov
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