Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009
Sponsor: Frank Kratovil (D-MD)
Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a Joint Ventures Program to develop a framework for the approval and establishment of Joint Ventures that: (1) provide financial and technical assistance to support regional migratory bird conservation partnerships; (2) develop and implement plans for the protection and enhancement of migratory bird populations; (3) complement and support activities by the Secretary and the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to fulfill obligations under specified migratory bird and conservation Acts; and (4) support the goals and objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and other specified Conservation Plans, treaties, conventions, and agreements or strategies that promote the conservation of migratory bird populations and their habitats. Defines a "Joint Venture" as a self-directed, voluntary partnership. Requires the Secretary to publish guidelines for the implementation of this Act in the Federal Register.
Animals Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 400 | 91.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.3% |