H.R. 2809 · 98th Congress · enacted
An act to establish a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Became Public Law No: 98-244.
Latest official action 1984-03-26 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
United States Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act - Charters and incorporates, as a nonprofit and charitable corporation, the United States Fish and Wildlife Foundation (the Foundation) which shall encourage, accept, administer or transfer private gifts of real or personal property, and acquire real or personal property for the benefit of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Directs the Foundation to undertake and conduct activities which further the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. States that the Foundation will not be an agency or establishment of the U.S. Government. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) the Board of Directors of the Foundation; (2) the rights and obligations of the Foundation; (3) exemptions from taxation; (4) administrative services and support; (5) volunteers; and (6) accounting and reporting requirements, and petition of the Attorney General for equitable relief. Exempts the United States from all debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation. States that the right to repeal, alter, or amend this Act at any time is expressly reserved to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for ten years.
Congressional Research Service · 1983-04-28
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