HR 2958 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to protect biological diversity in developing countries.

Introduced 1985-07-10· Sponsored by Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]· House

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Latest: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(1986-09-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations to help developing countries protect and maintain wildlife habitats and develop sound wildlife management and plant conservation programs. Requires each country development strategy statement or other country plan prepared by the Agency for International Development (AID) to include a detailed plan to assist that country in the conservation of biological diversity. States that, whenever feasible, such protection, maintenance, management, and conservation activities shall be accomplished through projects managed by private and voluntary organizations and other nongovernmental organizations. Directs AID to allocate at least a specified sum for projects managed by such organizations. Directs the Administrator of AID to take certain steps, including: (1) cooperating with appropriate organizations; (2) looking to the World Conservation Strategy as an overall guide; (3) engaging in dialogues and exchanges of information with recipient countries which stress the importance of conserving biological diversity; (4) supporting training and education which improve the capacity of recipient countries to prevent loss of biolog…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans