HR2459-118

Introduced

To establish a competitive grant program to support the conservation and recovery of native plant and animal species in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 3, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term eligible entity means— the State; a unit of local government in the State; a Native Hawaiian organization; a nonprofit organization; a business; and an institution of higher, creates hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program, and creates annual report Annually, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including— a description of each project that has received funding under the grant program. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, appropriations, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Finance, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates definitions In this Act: The term eligible entity means— the State; a unit of local government in the State; a Native Hawaiian organization; a nonprofit organization; a business; and an institution of higher...
  • Creates hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program.
  • Creates annual report Annually, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including— a description of each project that has received funding under the grant program.
  • Creates authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $30,000,000 for the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act and...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term eligible entity means— the State; a unit of local government in the State; a Native Hawaiian organization; a nonprofit organization; a business; and an institution of higher, creates hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program, and creates annual report Annually, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including— a description of each project that has received funding under the grant program.

Key Policy Areas

Education, Agriculture, Finance, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill creates definitions In this Act: The term eligible entity means— the State; a unit of local government in the State; a Native Hawaiian organization; a nonprofit organization; a business; and an institution of higher, creates hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program, and creates annual report Annually, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this Act, including— a description of each project that has received funding under the grant program.

Policy Domains

Education Agriculture Finance Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
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  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
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  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 3, 2023

Mr. Case (for himself and Ms. Tokuda) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Education Agriculture Finance Environment

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