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Securing Conservation Funds: Interest Account for Lower Colorado River Program.

This law establishes a dedicated, interest-bearing account in the U.S. Treasury for funds contributed by states to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. This change ensures that money allocated for protecting endangered species and habitats can earn interest, providing greater financial stability for this crucial environmental project. Citizens benefit from a more secure and efficient funding mechanism for regional conservation efforts.
Key points
Creates an interest-bearing account for state contributions dedicated to the Lower Colorado River conservation effort.
Interest earned will be added to the program funds, increasing resources without requiring new contributions.
States contributing funds are relieved of investment loss responsibility once the money is deposited into the new account.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9515
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Process start date: 2024-09-10