A bill to establish a National Zoological Foundation.

Summary

Establishes in the executive branch the National Zoological Foundation consisting of a National Zoological Board and a Director. Directs the Foundation to award scholarships for the training of staff members for zoos and aquariums, initiate and support research to improve the welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums, establish accreditation standards for zoos and aquariums, and to make specified project and program grants. Authorizes the Foundation to initiate and support appropriate research at academic and other nonprofit institutions.

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Timeline

1. 17 May 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 May 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 May 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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