To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-Federal share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects in Canada that are funded under that Act, and for other purposes.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 111-149.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to allow the non-federal share of the U.S. contribution to the costs of wetlands conservation projects carried out in Canada to include cash contributions from non-U.S. sources and allow funds from Canadian sources to comprise up to 50% of the non-federal share of such project costs.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to modify the funding requirements for wetlands conservation projects conducted in Canada. Specifically, it allows the non-federal share of U.S. contributions to include cash from non-U.S. sources and permits Canadian funds to make up to 50% of the non-federal share of project costs. The bill was signed into law in 2010.
The bill adjusts funding rules to enable greater inclusion of Canadian financial contributions in U.S.-funded wetlands conservation projects in Canada, facilitating cross-border environmental cooperation.
- Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act regarding funding shares for projects in Canada.
- Allows non-federal share of U.S. contributions to include cash from non-U.S. sources.
- Permits Canadian funds to comprise up to 50% of the non-federal share of project costs.
Wetlands conservation projects in Canada, U.S. and Canadian environmental agencies, and stakeholders involved in cross-border environmental preservation efforts may benefit from expanded funding flexibility.
The bill does not specify detailed oversight mechanisms for the inclusion of non-U.S. funds, which could raise questions about accountability and coordination. Implementation may require clear guidelines to manage cross-border financial contributions effectively.
This legislation falls under Water Resources Development policy and was introduced in the House during the 111th Congress. It was signed into law, indicating successful passage and enactment.
No hidden impact flags detected
GovScope reviewed 11 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.
The bill may encourage increased collaboration and funding partnerships between U.S. and Canadian entities for wetlands conservation, potentially enhancing environmental outcomes across borders.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review how the inclusion of non-U.S. funds is managed to ensure transparency and accountability in cross-border conservation projects.
GovScope Intelligence Roadmap
Future bill intelligence will connect sponsors, committee referrals, related votes, campaign finance, disclosures, and stock trades into one legislative intelligence view.