H.R. 1464 would assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations.
Detailed Summary
Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids.
Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes.
Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund.
Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies, or population that is not native to the United States and Canada, and is included in the threatened or endangered lists of the World Conservation Union, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) include such a subspecies or population of dhole, gray wolf, ethiopian wolf, bush dog, or maned wolf.
Defines "rare felid" to: (1) mean any felid species, subspecies, or population that is not native to the United States and Canada, and is included in the threatened or endangered lists of the World Conservation Union, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) include such a subspecies or population of lion, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, or iberian lynx. Does not include any tiger.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Visitor Comments
Melissa4PETA
Hi!
I'm a bit confused about this particular Bill. Specifically, why 50% of those who chose to vote on this, voted AGAINST this Bill. Could someone--anyone--explain what the Cons of this Bill could possibly be? I'm new to this website and politics, so please forgive me if I sound naive. I am, but I want to learn
Thank You:)
Melissa
william j barkley
I hope this bill passes and is signed. These 72 species are the world's responsibility;for they are found in virtually every country, or were until recently.