North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

House Bill 2208 - North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 2208 North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2208

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to reauthorize appropriations for allocations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects through FY2018.

Prohibits: (1) the Secretary of the Interior from using these funds to acquire land, or (2) a nongovernment organization from using these funds to acquire land unless the acquisition is approved by the state or insular area fish and wildlife agency with jurisdiction with respect to that land.

Revises reporting requirements by requiring the annual assessment of the status of wetlands conservation projects to include an accounting of expenditures made for acquisition of federal lands.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2208

Bill HR 2208 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2013. Bill HR 2208 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2013. Bill HR 2208's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374. as of June 30, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2208

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2208

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Water resources funding

- Wetlands

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2208

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act of 2013

North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

To extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017.