United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 618 United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/24/2024, 1:43 PM

Congressional Summary of S 618

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

The foundation shall fund projects that support effective area-based conservation measures and the long-term management of protected or conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones. Such areas include terrestrial, coastal, and marine-protected or conserved parks, conservancies, and reserves. Projects must be cost-matched from sources other than the U.S. government.

Project grants shall focus on countries that (1) have low-income, lower middle-income, or upper-middle-income economies; (2) have a high degree of biological diversity or important species or ecosystems; and (3) have demonstrated a commitment to conservation through their actions.

The foundation may not provide support for any government, or any entity owned or controlled by a government, that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism or has engaged in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations. Additionally, the foundation may not engage in any dealings prohibited under U.S. sanctions.

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Current Status of Bill S 618

Bill S 618 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 618 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 618's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368. as of May 7, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 618

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International Affairs

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationPerformance measurementResearch and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 618

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023A bill to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes.A bill to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes.

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