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H.R. 4517 (105th)

Neotropical Migratory Bird Habitat Enhancement Act

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6 August 1998

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21 August 2025

Summary

Neotropical Migratory Bird Habitat Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use funds from the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund established under this Act to provide financial assistance for projects for the conservation of neotropical migratory birds for which final project proposals are approved by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to give priority for such assistance to projects proposed by: (1) first, relevant wildlife management authorities of nations within the range of such birds whose activities directly or indirectly affect such bird populations; (2) second, the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; and (3) third, any other person. Specifies information to be included in project proposals. Provides for: (1) project review and approval or disapproval by the Secretary after consultation with the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission; and (2) approval criteria, including that a project enhance programs for the conservation of such birds. Requires periodic reports from each person receiving assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund for FY 1999 through 2002.

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