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Calendar No. 179
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2395
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 19, 2023
Mr. Carper (for himself and Mrs. Capito) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
July 26, 2023
Reported by Mr. Carper, without amendment
A BILL
To reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act
or the WILD Act
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Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act
Section 5 of the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 3774) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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African Elephant Conservation Act
Provision of assistance
Section 2101 of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4211) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Multiyear grants
Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for African elephants and the habitat of African elephants.
Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.
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Authorization of appropriations
Section 2306(a) of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(a)) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997
Asian elephant conservation assistance
Section 5 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4264) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Multiyear grants
Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for Asian elephants and the habitat of Asian elephants.
Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.
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Authorization of appropriations
Section 8(a) of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266(a)) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
Rhinoceros and tiger conservation assistance
Section 5 of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5304) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Multiyear grants
Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for rhinoceroses or tigers and the habitat of rhinoceroses or tigers.
Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.
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Authorization of appropriations
Section 10(a) of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000
Multiyear grants
Section 4(j)(1) of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6303(j)(1)) is amended by inserting of up to 5 years
after multiyear grant
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Authorization of appropriations
Section 6 of the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 6305) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
Multiyear grants
Section 4 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6603) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Multiyear grants
Authorization
The Secretary may award to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section a multiyear grant of up to 5 years to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises and the habitat of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises.
Effect
Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis.
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Authorization of appropriations
Section 7(a) of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6606(a)) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023
and inserting 2024 through 2028
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July 26, 2023
Reported without amendment