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United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-618| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5134
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6727
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 7, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 7, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5134
    United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6727
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 7, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 7, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1298: United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6727: United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationPerformance measurementResearch and developmentSanctionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-618| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5134
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6727
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 7, 2024
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 7, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5134
    United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6727
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 7, 2024
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 7, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1298: United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6727: United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationPerformance measurementResearch and developmentSanctionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations