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New US Foundation for International Conservation: Supporting Protected Areas Globally

This act establishes a new foundation dedicated to funding global conservation efforts. It will provide grants for managing biodiversity-rich areas, ensuring their long-term protection and securing financial support. Citizens may indirectly benefit from enhanced global environmental stability.
Key points
Establishes the United States Foundation for International Conservation, set to operate for 10 years.
The Foundation will provide grants for the long-term management of priority protected areas with high biodiversity.
Supported projects must have host country and local community support, creating economic opportunities for them.
The Foundation is prohibited from supporting governments or entities involved in terrorism or human rights violations, or those under US sanctions.
Significant funding is authorized for the Foundation, with a requirement for matching funds from non-governmental sources.
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Print number: 118_HR_6727
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Process start date: 2023-12-12