legislation: 96-hr-5591

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96-hr-5591 96 hr 5591 A bill to establish a National Zoological Foundation. Animals 1979-10-15 1979-10-15 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] VA R W000406 8 Establishes in the executive branch the National Zoological Foundation consisting of a National Zoological Board and a Director. Directs the Foundation to: (1) award scholarships for the training of staff members for zoos and aquariums; (2) initiate and support research to improve the welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums; (3) establish accreditation standards for zoos and aquariums; and (4) make specified project and program grants. Authorizes the Foundation to initiate and support appropriate research at academic and other nonprofit institutions. 2021-06-14T19:36:46Z  

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