United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7954 — Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2020

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Extends through FY2025 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5922)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7954.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5922-5923)

  6. Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7954 do?
Extends through FY2025 authority for debt-for-nature swaps and debt buyback programs that reduce or convert debt obligations from eligible countries to the United States into funding for nature conservation and protection efforts in that country.
Who sponsors HR 7954?
HR 7954 is sponsored by Steve Chabot (R).
What is the current status of HR 7954?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7954?
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