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H.R. 2185 (110th)

To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect tropical forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems, to reauthorize such Act through fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

7 May 2007

Last action

15 October 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Taxation

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Summary

Amends the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to make forests, coral reefs, and associated coastal marine ecosystem activities eligible for U.S. debt reduction benefits for developing countries. (Currently, such provision applies to tropical forests.) Renames: (1) the Tropical Forest Facility as the Conservation Facility; and (2) a Tropical Forest Agreement as a Conservation Agreement. Extends authorization of appropriations for debt reduction. Authorizes U.S. government representation on the administering body that oversees the implementation of grants arising from debt-for-nature swap or debt buy-back regardless of whether the United States is a party to any agreement between the purchaser and the beneficiary country government.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E975)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 July 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 October 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 October 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 October 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11347-11348)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 October 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11347-11348)

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2185.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11347-11350)

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 October 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 October 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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