Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994

Summary

Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 - Establishes in the Treasury the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund, to be used for conservation project purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to use amounts from the Fund to provide financial assistance for worldwide projects for the conservation of rhinoceroses and tigers. Outlines provisions concerning the submission of projects for such assistance and review and approval by the Secretary. Provides sanctions against countries whose activities adversely affect rhinoceros or tiger conservation (such as the trading of rhinoceros horns), including a moratorium on the importation from such country of any fish and wildlife products. Provides for the review and termination of such moratoriums in appropriate circumstances. Allows additional economic sanctions. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 through 1999.

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Timeline

1. 11 March 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 March 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2879)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 March 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 11 March 1994 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
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