US HB2055 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 39-4-1)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-16 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009 - Establishes the Salmon Stronghold Partnership as a cooperative, incentive-based, public-private partnership working across political boundaries and land ownerships to identify and conserve salmon strongholds. Requires that its board include representatives of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state, as well as representatives from specified entities. Requires the Assistant Administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out specific information and assessment functions associated with salmon strongholds. Establishes a salmon stronghold watershed grants and technical assistance program. Authorizes the sharing of status and trends data, innovative conservation strategies, conservation planning methodologies, and other information with North Pacific countries, including Canada, Japan, Russia, and South Korea, and appropriate international entities to promote salmon conservation and habitat. Prohibits acquiring private property without the owner's consent.

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Title

Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-06-16 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2009-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
2009-04-22 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Same As/Similar To

SB817 (Related) 2010-11-17 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.

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