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To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations. 9/24/2008--Reported to Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes.(Sec. 5) Establishes in the Multinational Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund.[...]

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  • 09/24/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-492.
  • 09/24/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1068.
  • 09/17/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • 05/21/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 05/20/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4280-4281)

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