Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009

Bill 111 hr 509, also known as the Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and amend the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004. The bill seeks to continue the conservation efforts for marine turtles by providing funding for research, conservation projects, and educational programs.

The main provisions of the bill include authorizing funding for the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund, which supports projects that protect and conserve marine turtle populations and their habitats. The bill also establishes a grant program to provide financial assistance to organizations and individuals working on marine turtle conservation efforts.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on the status of marine turtle populations and the effectiveness of conservation efforts. The bill also encourages international cooperation in marine turtle conservation by providing assistance to foreign countries to protect marine turtle populations. Overall, Bill 111 hr 509 aims to continue and strengthen the conservation efforts for marine turtles in order to ensure the long-term survival of these endangered species.