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S. 1023Became Law

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 14, 2019)

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill reauthorizes the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through FY 2020 and expands the Act to include coral reefs as well as tropical forests. The bill also changes the name of the Act to the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998.

The bill authorizes to be appropriated funds for the Act's debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs through FY 2020. Such programs convert reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country. The Tropical Forest Facility, an entity that administers the programs, shall be renamed the Conservation Facility.

The bill modifies the administration of agreements signed between the United States and each country that participate in the debt reduction programs. The administering body for each country that disperses grants under the Act shall have at least one U.S.-appointed individual serving in an official capacity. It also modifies the additional approval requirements for larger grants and defines such grants as those of more than $250,000. Currently, grants of more than $100,000 are subject to additional approval requirements.

What just happenedJan 14, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-440.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
9 cosponsors8 D1 R
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  1. Jan 14, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-440.

  2. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-440.

  3. Jan 14, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 2, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 2, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 332 - 43 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H10544-10545)

  9. Dec 21, 2018Floor8000

    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): 332 - 43 (Roll no. 488).(text: CR H10544-10545)

  10. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10574)

  11. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Dec 21, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1023.

  13. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10544-10546)

  14. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 20, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Dec 20, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S7950-7953)

  19. Dec 20, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S7950-7953)

  20. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7950-7951)

  22. Jul 30, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.

  23. Jul 30, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  24. Jul 30, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  25. Jul 26, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  26. May 3, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  27. May 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 14, 201949

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill reauthorizes the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through FY 2020 and expands the Act to include coral reefs as well as tropical forests. The bill also changes the name of the Act to the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998.

The bill authorizes to be appropriated funds for the Act's debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs through FY 2020. Such programs convert reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country. The Tropical Forest Facility, an entity that administers the programs, shall be renamed the Conservation Facility.

The bill modifies the administration of agreements signed between the United States and each country that participate in the debt reduction programs. The administering body for each country that disperses grants under the Act shall have at least one U.S.-appointed individual serving in an official capacity. It also modifies the additional approval requirements for larger grants and defines such grants as those of more than $250,000. Currently, grants of more than $100,000 are subject to additional approval requirements.

Introduced in SenateMay 3, 2017

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill renames the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 as the Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2017.

Non-tropical forests and coral reef ecosystems are included within the scope of, and made eligible for benefits under, the Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2017.

The Tropical Forest Facility is renamed the Conservation Facility.

One or more individuals appointed by the U.S. government may serve on oversight bodies for grants from a debt-for-nature swap or debt buyback regardless of whether the United States is a party to any agreement between the eligible purchaser and the government of the beneficiary country.

The Tropical Forest Fund is renamed the Conservation Fund.

A grant of more than $250,000 from a fund must be approved by the U.S. government and the government of the beneficiary country.

The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to revise International Monetary Fund criteria for country eligibility.

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018 — Informed