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H.J.Res. 271 (101st)

Relating to responsible trade and conservation of tropical forest resources.

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Introduced

16 May 1989

Last action

1 June 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Smith, Peter [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4]

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Summary

Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) work with and furnish assistance to tropical forest nations to ensure maintenance and sustainable uses of such forests; (2) encourage nongovernmental organizations to implement sustainable forest management programs for conservation of tropical forests and biological diversity; (3) support model demonstration projects for sustainable use and conservation and support increased research and training in forest ecology and management; and (4) establish bilateral agreements with interested nations to share technology, experience, training, and research in tropical forest conservation. Requires the President to report to the Congress on the progress made in carrying out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

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