SB1708: Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund Act of 2023 North America Butterfly Conservation Fund Act of 2023 Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund Act of 2023 Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors
Richard Blumenthal
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Mazie Hirono
Jeff Merkley
Martin Heinrich