,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #cfh #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #fah ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #a1 #bjbc,mr4 ,coons 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,mr4 ,tillis1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mr4 ,boozman1 ,mr4 ,ricketts1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 and ,mr4 ,scott of ,south ,carolina7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,may #g1 #bjbd,reported by ,mr4 ,cardin1 with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation ,act of #bjbc4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors established pursuant to section #d7;a74 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means-- 7,a7 an initial member of the ,board appointed pursuant to section #d7;a77#b77;,c72 or 7,b7 a member of the ,board selected to fill a vacancy pursuant to section #d7;a77#c77;,b74 7#d7 ,eligible country ,the term eligible country means any of the countries described in section #g7;b74 7#e7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means any of the projects described in section #g7;a77#b74 7#f7 ,executive director ,the term ,executive ,director means the ,executive ,director of the ,foundation hired pursuant to section #d7;b74 7#g7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation established pursuant to section #c7;a74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 #c4 ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation4 7#b7 ,independence ,the ,foundation is not an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,tax-exempt status ,the ,board shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to ensure that the ,foundation is an organization described in subsection 7c7 of section #eja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 which exempts the organization from taxation under subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#d7 ,termination of operations ,the ,foundation shall terminate operations on the date that is #aj years after the date on which it is established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,foundation are-- 7#a7 to promote effective1 long-term management of protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries2 7#b7 to advocate for1 incentivize1 accept1 and administer governmental and nongovernmental funds1 including donations from the private sector1 to increase the availability and predictability of financing for long-term management of protected and conserved areas2 7#c7 to close critical gaps in public international conservation efforts by-- 7,a7 increasing private sector investment1 including investments from philanthropic entities2 and 7,b7 collaborating with partners providing bilateral and multilateral financing to support enhanced coordination2 7#d7 to identify and financially support implementation-ready projects-- 7,a7 that promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries1 including supporting the management of terrestrial1 coastal1 freshwater1 and marine protected areas1 parks1 community conservancies1 indigenous reserves1 conservation easements1 and biological reserves2 and 7,b7 that provide effective area-based conservation measures1 consistent with internationally recognized best practices and standards for environmental and social safeguards2 and 7#e7 to coordinate with1 and otherwise support and assist1 foreign governments1 private sector entities1 local communities1 ,indigenous ,peoples1 and other stakeholders in undertaking biodiversity conservation activities-- 7,a7 to achieve sustainable biodiversity conservation outcomes2 and 7,b7 to improve local security1 governance1 food security1 and economic opportunities4 #d4 ,governance of the ,foundation 7a7 ,board of ,directors 7#a7 ,governance ,the ,foundation shall be governed by a ,board of ,directors4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of-- 7i7 the ,directors described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 ,appointed ,directors described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,directors ,the following individuals1 or designees of such individuals1 shall serve as ,directors3 7i7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7ii7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7iv7 ,the ,chief of the ,united ,states ,forest ,service4 7v7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,c7 ,appointed directors ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the other ,directors described in subparagraph 7,b71 shall appoint1 as ,directors of the ,board-- 7i7 #d private-sector committed donors2 and 7ii7 #e independent experts who represent diverse points of view1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7,d7 ,qualifications ,each independent expert appointed pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to-- 7i7 international development2 7ii7 protected area management and the conservation of global biodiversity1 fish and wildlife1 ecosystem restoration1 adaptation1 and resilience2 and 7iii7 grantmaking in support of international conservation4 7,e7 ,chairperson ,the ,board shall elect1 from among its ,directors1 a ,chairperson1 who shall serve for a #b-year term4 7#c7 ,terms2 vacancies 7,a7 ,terms 7i7 ,in general ,the term of service of each ,director appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall be not more than #e years4 7ii7 ,initial appointed directors ,of the initial ,directors appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7,i7 #e ,directors1 including at least #b private-sector committed donors1 shall serve for #d years2 and 7,,ii7 #d ,directors shall serve for #e years1 as determined by the ,chairperson of the ,board4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the membership of the appointed ,directors of the ,board-- 7i7 shall be filled in accordance with the bylaws of the ,foundation by a private-sector committed donor or an independent expert who meets the qualifications under subparagraph 7,c77ii77,a71 as applicable1 as represented by the vacating ,director2 7ii7 shall not affect the power of the remaining appointed ,directors to execute the duties of the ,board2 and 7iii7 shall be filled by an individual selected by the ,board4 7#d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the current membership of the ,board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of ,foundation business4 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson not less frequently than annually4 7,b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #fj days after the ,board is established pursuant to section #c7;a71 the ,secretary shall convene a meeting of the ex-officio ,directors and the appointed ,directors of the ,board to incorporate the ,foundation4 7,c7 ,removal ,any ,director who misses #c consecutive regularly scheduled meetings may be removed from the ,board4 7#f7 ,reimbursement of expenses ,directors of the ,board shall serve without pay1 but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the ,foundation4 7#g7 ,not federal employees ,appointment as a ,director of the ,board shall not constitute employment by1 or the holding of an office of1 the ,united ,states for purposes of any ,federal law4 7#h7 ,duties ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 establish bylaws for the ,foundation in accordance with paragraph 7#i72 7,b7 provide overall direction for the activities of the ,foundation and establish priority activities2 7,c7 carry out any other necessary activities of the ,foundation2 7,d7 evaluate the performance of the ,executive ,director2 and 7,e7 not less frequently than annually1 consult and coordinate with stakeholders qualified to provide advice1 assistance1 and information regarding effective protected and conserved area management4 7#i7 ,bylaws 7,a7 ,in general ,the bylaws established pursuant to paragraph 7#h77;,a7 may include-- 7i7 policies for the selection of ,directors of the ,board and officers1 employees1 agents1 and contractors of the ,foundation2 7ii7 policies1 including ethical standards1 for-- 7,i7 the acceptance1 solicitation1 and disposition of donations and grants to the ,foundation2 and 7,,ii7 the disposition of assets of the ,foundation2 7iii7 policies that subject all employees1 fellows1 trainees1 and other agents of the ,foundation 7including ex-officio ,directors and appointed ,directors of the ,board7 to conflict of interest standards2 and 7iv7 the specific duties of the ,executive ,director4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall ensure that the bylaws of the ,foundation and the activities carried out under such bylaws do not-- 7i7 reflect unfavorably on the ability of the ,foundation to carry out activities in a fair and objective manner2 or 7ii7 compromise1 or appear to compromise1 the integrity of any governmental agency or program1 or any officer or employee employed by1 or involved in1 a governmental agency or program4 7b7 ,executive ,director ,the ,board shall hire an ,executive ,director of the ,foundation1 who shall serve1 at the pleasure of the ,board1 as the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,foundation4 7c7 ,foundation staff ,officers and employees of the ,foundation-- 7#a7 may not be employees of1 or hold any office in1 the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7#b7 shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of-- 7,a7 title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service2 and 7,b7 chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title1 relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7d7 ,limitation and conflicts of interests 7#a7 ,political participation ,the ,foundation may not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office in any country4 7#b7 ,financial interests ,any ,director of the ,board or officer or employee of the ,foundation is prohibited from participating1 directly or indirectly1 in the consideration or determination of any question before the ,foundation affecting-- 7,a7 the financial interests of such ,director1 officer1 or employee2 and 7,b7 the interests of any corporation1 partnership1 entity1 or organization in which such ,director1 officer1 or employee has any fiduciary obligation or direct or indirect financial interest4 #e4 ,corporate powers and obligations of the ,foundation 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation-- 7,a7 shall have perpetual succession unless dissolved by an ,act of ,congress2 7,b7 may conduct business throughout the ,states1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states and in foreign countries2 7,c7 shall have its principal offices in the ,washington1 ,,dc metropolitan area2 and 7,d7 shall continuously maintain a designated agent in ,washington1 ,,dc who is authorized to accept notice or service of process on behalf of the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,notice and service of process ,the serving of notice to1 or service of process upon1 the agent referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 or mailed to the business address of such agent1 shall be deemed as service upon1 or notice to1 the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,seal ,the ,foundation shall have an official seal1 which shall be selected by the ,board and judicially noticed4 7b7 ,authorities ,in addition to powers explicitly authorized under this ,act1 the ,foundation1 in order to carry out the purposes described in section #c7;b71 shall have the usual powers of a corporation headquartered in ,washington1 ,,dc1 including the authority-- 7#a7 to accept1 receive1 solicit1 hold1 administer1 and use any gift1 devise1 or bequest1 either absolutely or in trust1 or real or personal property or any income derived from such gift or property1 or other interest in such gift or property2 7#b7 to acquire by donation1 gift1 devise1 purchase1 or exchange any real or personal property or interest in such property2 7#c7 unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer1 to sell1 donate1 lease1 invest1 reinvest1 retain1 or otherwise dispose of any property or income derived from such property2 7#d7 to borrow money and issue bonds1 debentures1 or other debt instruments2 7#e7 to complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction 7except that the ,directors of the ,board shall not be personally liable1 except for gross negligence72 7#f7 to enter into contracts or other arrangements with public agencies1 private organizations1 and persons and to make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of such contracts or arrangements2 and 7#g7 to award grants for eligible projects1 in accordance with section #g4 7c7 ,property interests 7#a7 ,interest in real property ,in this subsection1 the term interest in real property includes-- 7,a7 mineral and water rights2 7,b7 rights of way2 and 7,c7 easements appurtenant or in gross4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may acquire1 hold1 and dispose of lands1 waters1 and other interests in real property by donation1 gift1 devise1 purchase1 or exchange4 7#c7 ,limits to property rights ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation even though it is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest therein is for the benefit of the ,foundation4 7d7 ,federal funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may-- 7,a7 hold ,federal funds made available1 but not immediately disbursed2 and 7,b7 use any interest or other investment income earned on such ,federal funds to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation under this ,act4 7#b7 ,limitation ,investments made pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may only be made in-- 7,a7 interest-bearing obligations of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,limitation of public liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 #f4 ,safeguards and accountability 7a7 ,safeguards ,the ,foundation shall develop1 and incorporate into any agreement for support provided by the ,foundation1 appropriate safeguards1 policies1 and guidelines1 consistent with internationally recognized best practices and standards for environmental and social safeguards4 7b7 ,independent accountability mechanism 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall establish a transparent and independent accountability mechanism1 which shall provide-- 7,a7 a compliance review function that assesses whether ,foundation-supported projects adhere to the requirements developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 a dispute resolution function for resolving concerns between complainants and project implementers regarding the impacts of specific ,foundation-supported projects with respect to such standards2 and 7,c7 an advisory function that reports to the ,foundation on projects1 policies1 and practices4 7#b7 ,duties ,the accountability mechanism shall-- 7,a7 report annually to the ,board and to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the ,foundation's compliance with internationally recognized best practices and standards in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 7i7 have permanent staff to conduct compliance reviews and dispute resolutions2 or 7ii7 maintain a roster of experts to serve such roles1 to the extent needed2 and 7,c7 hold a public comment period lasting not fewer than #fj days regarding the initial design of the accountability mechanism4 #g4 ,projects and grants 7a7 ,project funding requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 fund eligible projects that support its mission to provide long-term funding for the effective management of protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries2 and 7,b7 recognize the importance of a landscape or seascape approach to conservation that includes buffer zones1 wildlife dispersal and corridor areas1 and other effective area-based conservation measures4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,eligible projects shall include projects that-- 7,a7 focus on supporting-- 7i7 long-term management of protected or conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in countries described in subsection 7b71 including terrestrial1 coastal1 and marine-protected or conserved areas1 parks1 community conservancies1 indigenous reserves1 conservation easements1 and biological reserves2 and 7ii7 other effective area-based conservation measures2 7,b7 are cost-matched from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government2 7,c7 have host country and local population support1 as evidenced by a long-term binding memorandum of understanding signed by the host government that respects free1 prior1 and informed consent of affected communities2 7,d7 incorporate a set of key performance indicators2 7,e7 demonstrate robust local community engagement1 with the completion of appropriate environmental and social due diligence1 including-- 7i7 free1 prior1 and informed consent of ,indigenous ,peoples and consultation with relevant local communities2 7ii7 equitable governance structures2 and 7iii7 effective grievance mechanisms2 7,f7 create economic opportunities for local communities1 through activities such as-- 7i7 equity and profit-sharing2 7ii7 employment activities2 and 7iii7 other economic growth activities2 7,g7 provide stable baseline funding for the effective management of the protected or conserved area project2 7,h7 are implementation ready2 and 7,i7 where possible1 demonstrate a plan to strengthen the capacity of1 and transfer skills to1 local institutions to manage the protected or conserved area before or after grant funding is exhausted4 7b7 ,eligible countries 7#a7 ,in general ,before awarding any grants or entering into any project agreements for a given fiscal year1 the ,board shall conduct a review of countries in which the ,foundation shall be eligible to fund projects to determine which countries-- 7,a7 are low-income1 lower-middle-income1 or upper-middle-income economies 7as defined by the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development and the ,international ,development ,association2 7,b7 have-- 7i7 a high degree of biological diversity2 or 7ii7 species or ecosystems of significant importance2 and 7,c7 have demonstrated a commitment to conservation through actions1 such as protecting lands and waters through the gazettement of national parks1 community conservancies1 marine reserves and protected areas1 forest reserves1 and other legally recognized forms of place-based conservation4 7#b7 ,identification of eligible countries ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,board determines which countries are eligible countries for a given fiscal year1 the ,executive ,director shall-- 7,a7 submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7i7 a list of all such eligible countries2 and 7ii7 a justification for such eligibility determinations2 and 7,b7 publish the information contained in the report described in paragraph 7,a7 in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,grantmaking 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to maximize its program effects1 the ,foundation should-- 7,a7 seek to coordinate with other international public and private donors to the extent possible2 7,b7 seek additional financial and nonfinancial contributions and commitments for its projects from host governments2 and 7,c7 strive to generate a partnership mentality among all participants1 including public and private funders1 host governments1 local protected areas authorities1 and private and nongovernmental organization partners4 7#b7 ,grant criteria ,foundation grants-- 7,a7 shall fund the management of well-defined protected or conserved areas and the systems of such conservation areas in eligible countries2 7,b7 should provide adequate baseline funding for at least #aj years1 without replacing or duplicating existing baseline funding1 for each protected and conserved area and the system that supports that area in an amount sufficient to maintain the effective management of the area over the long term2 7,c7 should1 during the grant period1 demonstrate progress in achieving clearly identified key performance indicators 7as defined in the grant agreement71 which may include-- 7i7 the protection of biological diversity2 7ii7 the protection of native flora and habitats1 such as trees1 forests1 grasslands1 mangroves1 coral reefs1 and sea grass2 7iii7 community-based economic growth indicators1 such as improved land tenure1 increases in beneficiaries participating in economic growth activities1 and sufficient income from conservation activities being directed to communities in project areas2 7iv7 improved management of the protected or conserved area covered by the project1 as documented through the submission of strategic plans or annual reports to the ,foundation2 and 7v7 the identification of additional revenue sources or sustainable financing mechanisms to meet the recurring costs of management of the protected or conserved areas2 and 7,d7 may be terminated if the ,board determines that the project is not meeting applicable requirements under this ,act or making progress in achieving the key performance indicators defined in the grant agreement4 #h4 ,prohibition of support in countries that support terrorism or violate human rights and of support for sanctioned persons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may not provide support for any government1 or any entity owned or controlled by a government1 if the ,secretary has determined that such government-- 7#a7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 as determined under-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xvii of ,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7,b7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other relevant provision of law2 or 7#b7 has engaged in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights1 as determined under section #aaf7;a7 or #ejb;,b7a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7a7 and #bcjd7;a77#b77 or any other relevant provision of law4 7b7 ,prohibition of support for sanctioned persons ,the ,foundation may not engage in any dealing prohibited under ,united ,states sanctions laws or regulations1 including dealings with persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury1 except to the extent otherwise authorized by the ,secretary or by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,prohibition of support for activities subject to sanctions ,the ,foundation shall require any person receiving support to certify that such person1 and any entity owned or controlled by such person1 is in compliance with all ,united ,states sanctions laws and regulations4 #i4 ,annual report ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter while the ,foundation continues to operate1 the ,executive ,director of the ,foundation shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 the goals of the ,foundation2 7#b7 the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,foundation2 7#c7 private and governmental contributions to the ,foundation2 and 7#d7 the standardized criteria utilized to determine the programs and activities supported by the ,foundation1 including baselines1 targets1 desired outcomes1 measurable goals1 and extent to which those goals are being achieved for each project4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcc to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 7b7 ,cost matching requirement ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only be made available to grantees to the extent such grantees secure funding for an eligible project from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government in an amount that is not less than the amount received in grants for such project pursuant to section #g4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation4,sec4 #d4 ,governance of the ,foundation4,sec4 #e4 ,corporate powers and obligations of the ,foundation4,sec4 #f4 ,safeguards and accountability4,sec4 #g4 ,projects and grants4,sec4 #h4 ,prohibition of support for certain governments4,sec4 #i4 ,annual report4,sec4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board of ,directors established pursuant to section #d7;a74 7#c7 ,eligible country ,the term eligible country means any country described in section #g7;b74 7#d7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means any project described in section #g7;a77#b74 7#e7 ,executive director ,the term ,executive ,director means the ,executive ,director of the ,foundation hired pursuant to section #d7;b74 7#f7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation established pursuant to section #c7;a74 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 #c4 ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish the ,united ,states ,foundation for ,international ,conservation 7referred to in this ,act as the ,foundation71 which shall be operated as a charitable1 nonprofit corporation4 7#b7 ,independence ,the ,foundation is not an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,tax-exempt status ,the ,board shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to ensure that the ,foundation is an organization described in subsection 7c7 of section #eja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 which exempt the organization from taxation under subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#d7 ,termination of operations ,the ,foundation shall terminate operations on the date that is #aj years after the date on which the ,foundation becomes operational1 in accordance with-- 7,a7 a plan for winding down the activities of the ,foundation that the ,board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ahj days before such termination date2 and 7,b7 the bylaws established pursuant to section #d7;b77#ac74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,foundation are-- 7#a7 to provide grants for the responsible management of designated priority primarily protected and conserved areas in eligible countries that have a high degree of biodiversity or species and ecosystems of significant ecological value2 7#b7 to promote responsible1 long-term management of primarily protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones2 7#c7 to incentivize1 leverage1 accept1 and effectively administer governmental and nongovernmental funds1 including donations from the private sector1 to increase the availability and predictability of financing for responsible1 long-term management of primarily protected and conserved areas in eligible countries2 7#d7 to help close critical gaps in public international conservation efforts in eligible countries by-- 7,a7 increasing private sector investment1 including investments from philanthropic entities2 and 7,b7 collaborating with partners providing bilateral and multilateral financing to support enhanced coordination1 including public and private funders1 partner governments1 local protected areas authorities1 and private and nongovernmental organization partners2 7#e7 to identify and financially support viable projects that-- 7,a7 promote responsible1 long-term management of primarily protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries1 including support for the management of terrestrial1 coastal1 freshwater1 and marine protected areas1 parks1 community conservancies1 ,indigenous reserves1 conservation easements1 and biological reserves2 and 7,b7 provide effective area-based conservation measures1 consistent with best practices and standards for environmental and social safeguards2 and 7#f7 to coordinate with1 consult1 and otherwise support and assist1 governments1 private sector entities1 local communities1 ,indigenous ,peoples1 and other stakeholders in eligible countries in undertaking biodiversity conservation activities-- 7,a7 to achieve measurable and enduring biodiversity conservation outcomes2 and 7,b7 to improve local security1 governance1 food security1 and economic opportunities4 7c7 ,plan of action 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the establishment of the ,foundation1 the ,executive ,director shall submit for approval from the ,board an initial #c-year ,plan of ,action to implement the purposes of this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the priority actions to be undertaken by the ,foundation over the proceeding #c-year period1 including a timeline for implementation of such priority actions2 7,b7 descriptions of the processes and criteria by which-- 7i7 eligible countries1 in which eligible projects may be selected to receive assistance under this ,act1 will be identified2 7ii7 grant proposals for ,foundation activities in eligible countries will be developed1 evaluated1 and selected2 and 7iii7 grant implementation will be monitored and evaluated2 7,c7 the projected staffing and budgetary requirements of the ,foundation during the proceeding #c-year period4 7,d7 a plan to maximize commitments from private sector entities to fund the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,submission ,the ,executive ,director shall submit the initial ,plan of ,action to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #e days after the ,plan of ,action is approved by the ,board4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,executive ,director shall annually update the ,plan of ,action and submit each such updated plan to the appropriate congressional committees not later that #e days after the update plan is approved by the ,board4 #d4 ,governance of the ,foundation 7a7 ,executive ,director ,there shall be in the ,foundation an ,executive ,director1 who-- 7#a7 shall manage the ,foundation2 and 7#b7 shall report to1 and be under the direct authority1 of the ,board4 7b7 ,board of directors 7#a7 ,governance ,the ,foundation shall be governed by a ,board of ,directors1 which-- 7,a7 shall perform the functions specified to be carried out by the ,board under this ,act2 and 7,b7 may prescribe1 amend1 and repeal bylaws1 rules1 regulations1 and procedures governing the manner in which the business of the ,foundation may be conducted and in which the powers granted to it by law may be exercised4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,board shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,chief of the ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 or the ,senate-confirmed designees of such officials2 and 7,b7 #h other individuals1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the members of the ,board described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,speaker and ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,president ,pro ,tempore and ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 of whom-- 7i7 #d members shall be private-sector donors making financial contributions to the ,foundation2 and 7ii7 #d members shall be independent experts who1 in addition to meeting the qualification requirements described in paragraph 7#c71 represent diverse points of view and diverse geographies1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,each member of the ,board appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to-- 7,a7 international development2 7,b7 protected area management and the conservation of global biodiversity1 fish and wildlife1 ecosystem restoration1 adaptation1 and resilience2 and 7,c7 grantmaking in support of international conservation4 7#d7 ,political affiliation ,not more than #e of the members appointed to the ,board pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 may be affiliated with the same political party4 7#e7 ,conflicts of interest ,any individual with business interests1 financial holdings1 or controlling interests in any entity that has sought support1 or is receiving support1 from the ,foundation may not be appointed to the ,board during the #e-year period immediately preceding such appointment4 7#f7 ,chairperson ,the ,board shall elect1 from among its members1 a ,chairperson1 who shall serve for a #b-year term4 7#g7 ,terms2 vacancies 7,a7 ,terms 7i7 ,in general ,the term of service of each member of the ,board appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be not more than #e years4 7ii7 ,initial appointed directors ,of the initial members of the ,board appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,i7 #d members1 including at least #b private-sector donors making financial contributions to the ,foundation1 shall serve for #d years2 and 7,,ii7 #d members shall serve for #e years1 as determined by the ,chairperson of the ,board4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,board-- 7i7 shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made2 and 7ii7 shall not affect the power of the remaining appointed members of the ,board to execute the duties of the ,board4 7#h7 ,quorum ,a majority of the current membership of the ,board1 including the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee1 shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of ,foundation business4 7#i7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall meet not less frequently than annually at the call of the ,chairperson4 ,such meetings may be in person1 virtual1 or hybrid4 7,b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #fj days after the ,board is established pursuant to section #c7;a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall convene a meeting of the ex-officio members of the ,board and the appointed members of the ,board to incorporate the ,foundation4 7,c7 ,removal ,any member of the ,board appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 who misses #c consecutive regularly scheduled meetings may be removed by a majority vote of the ,board4 7#aj7 ,reimbursement of expenses 7,a7 ,in general ,members of the ,board shall serve without pay1 but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the ,foundation4 7,b7 ,limitation ,expenses incurred outside the ,united ,states may be reimbursed under this paragraph if at least #b members of the ,board concurrently incurred such expenses4 ,such reimbursements-- 7i7 shall be available exclusively for actual costs incurred by members of the ,board up to the published daily per diem rate for lodging1 meals1 and incidentals2 and 7ii7 shall not include first-class1 business-class1 or travel in any class other than ,economy ,class or ,coach ,class4 7,c7 ,other expenses ,all other expenses1 including salaries for officers and staff of the ,foundation1 shall be established by a majority vote of the ,board1 as proposed by the ,executive ,director on no less than an annual basis4 7#aa7 ,not federal employees ,appointment as a member of the ,board and employment by the ,foundation does not constitute employment by1 or the holding of an office of1 the ,united ,states for purposes of any ,federal law4 7#ab7 ,duties ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 establish bylaws for the ,foundation in accordance with paragraph 7#ac72 7,b7 provide overall direction for the activities of the ,foundation and establish priority activities2 7,c7 carry out any other necessary activities of the ,foundation2 7,d7 evaluate the performance of the ,executive ,director2 7,e7 take steps to limit the administrative expenses of the ,foundation2 and 7,f7 not less frequently than annually1 consult and coordinate with stakeholders qualified to provide advice1 assistance1 and information regarding effective protected and conserved area management4 7#ac7 ,bylaws 7,a7 ,in general ,the bylaws required to be established under paragraph 7#ab77;,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the specific duties of the ,executive ,director2 7ii7 policies and procedures for the selection of members of the ,board and officers1 employees1 agents1 and contractors of the ,foundation2 7iii7 policies1 including ethical standards1 for-- 7,i7 the acceptance1 solicitation1 and disposition of donations and grants to the ,foundation2 and 7,,ii7 the disposition of assets of the ,foundation upon the dissolution of the ,foundation2 7iv7 policies that subject all implementing partners1 employees1 fellows1 trainees1 and other agents of the ,foundation 7including ex-officio members of the ,board and appointed members of the ,board7 to stringent ethical and conflict of interest standards2 7v7 removal and exclusion procedures for implementing partners1 employees1 fellows1 trainees1 and other agents of the ,foundation 7including ex-officio members of the ,board and appointed members of the ,board7 who fail to uphold the ethical and conflict of interest standards established pursuant to clause 7iii72 7vi7 policies for winding down the activities of the ,foundation upon its dissolution1 including a plan-- 7,i7 to return unspent appropriations to the ,treasury of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 to donate unspent private and philanthropic contributions to projects that align with the goals and requirements described in section #g2 7vii7 policies for vetting implementing partners and grantees to ensure the ,foundation does not provide grants to for profit entities whose primary objective is activities other than conservation activities2 and 7viii7 clawback policies and procedures to be incorporated into grant agreements to ensure compliance with the policies referred to in clause 7vii74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,board shall ensure that the bylaws of the ,foundation and the activities carried out under such bylaws do not-- 7i7 reflect unfavorably on the ability of the ,foundation to carry out activities in a fair and objective manner2 or 7ii7 compromise1 or appear to compromise1 the integrity of any governmental agency or program1 or any officer or employee employed by1 or involved in1 a governmental agency or program4 7c7 ,foundation staff ,officers and employees of the ,foundation-- 7#a7 may not be employees of1 or hold any office in1 the ,united ,states ,government2 7#b7 may not serve in the employ of any nongovernmental organization1 project1 or person related to or affiliated with any grantee of the ,foundation while employed by the ,foundation2 7#c7 may not receive compensation from any other source for work performed in carrying out the duties of the ,foundation while employed by the ,foundation2 and 7#d7 should not receive a salary at a rate that is greater than the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,limitation and conflicts of interests 7#a7 ,political participation ,the ,foundation may not-- 7,a7 lobby for political or policy issues2 or 7,b7 participate or intervene in any political campaign in any country4 7#b7 ,financial interests ,as determined by the ,board and set forth in the bylaws established pursuant to subsection 7b77#ac71 and consistent with best practices1 any member of the ,board or officer or employee of the ,foundation shall be prohibited from participating1 directly or indirectly1 in the consideration or determination of any question before the ,foundation affecting-- 7,a7 the financial interests of such member of the ,board1 or officer or employee of the ,foundation1 not including such member's ,foundation expenses and compensation2 and 7,b7 the interests of any corporation1 partnership1 entity1 or organization in which such member of the ,board1 officer1 or employee has any fiduciary obligation or direct or indirect financial interest4 7#c7 ,recusals ,any member of the ,board that has a business1 financial1 or familial interest in an organization or community seeking support from the ,foundation shall recuse himself or herself from all deliberations1 meetings1 and decisions concerning the consideration and decision relating to such support4 7#d7 ,project ineligibility ,the ,foundation may not provide support to individuals or entities with business1 financial1 or familial ties to-- 7,a7 a current member of the ,board2 or 7,b7 a former member of the ,board during the #e-year period immediately following the last day of the former member's term on the ,board4 #e4 ,corporate powers and obligations of the ,foundation 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation-- 7,a7 may conduct business in foreign countries2 7,b7 shall have its principal offices in the ,washington1 ,,dc1 metropolitan area2 and 7,c7 shall continuously maintain a designated agent in ,washington1 ,,dc1 who is authorized to accept notice or service of process on behalf of the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,notice and service of process ,the serving of notice to1 or service of process upon1 the agent referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 or mailed to the business address of such agent1 shall be deemed as service upon1 or notice to1 the ,foundation4 7#c7 ,audits ,the ,foundation shall be subject to the general audit authority of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states under section #cebc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,authorities ,in addition to powers explicitly authorized under this ,act1 the ,foundation1 in order to carry out the purposes described in section #c7;b71 shall have the usual powers of a corporation headquartered in ,washington1 ,,dc1 including the authority-- 7#a7 to accept1 receive1 solicit1 hold1 administer1 and use any gift1 devise1 or bequest1 either absolutely or in trust1 or real or personal property or any income derived from such gift or property1 or other interest in such gift or property located in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to acquire by donation1 gift1 devise1 purchase1 or exchange any real or personal property or interest in such property located in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer1 to sell1 donate1 lease1 invest1 reinvest1 retain1 or otherwise dispose of any property or income derived from such property located in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 to complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction 7except that the members of the ,board shall not be personally liable1 except for gross negligence72 7#e7 to enter into contracts or other arrangements with public agencies1 private organizations1 and persons and to make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of such contracts or arrangements2 and 7#f7 to award grants for eligible projects1 in accordance with section #g4 7c7 ,limitation of public liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation4 ,the ,federal ,government shall be held harmless from any damages or awards ordered by a court against the ,foundation4 #f4 ,safeguards and accountability 7a7 ,safeguards ,the ,foundation shall develop1 and incorporate into any agreement for support provided by the ,foundation1 appropriate safeguards1 policies1 and guidelines1 consistent with ,united ,states law and best practices and standards for environmental and social safeguards4 7b7 ,independent accountability mechanism 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 shall establish a transparent and independent accountability mechanism1 consistent with best practices1 which shall provide-- 7,a7 a compliance review function that assesses whether ,foundation-supported projects adhere to the requirements developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 a dispute resolution function for resolving and remedying concerns between complainants and project implementers regarding the impacts of specific ,foundation-supported projects with respect to such standards2 and 7,c7 an advisory function that reports to the ,board on projects1 policies1 and practices4 7#b7 ,duties ,the accountability mechanism shall-- 7,a7 report annually to the ,board and the appropriate congressional committees regarding the ,foundation's compliance with best practices and standards in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the nature and resolution of any complaint2 7,b7 7i7 have permanent staff1 led by an independent accountability official1 to conduct compliance reviews and dispute resolutions and perform advisory functions2 and 7ii7 maintain a roster of experts to serve such roles1 to the extent needed2 and 7,c7 hold a public comment period lasting not fewer than #fj days regarding the initial design of the accountability mechanism4 7c7 ,internal accountability ,the ,foundation shall establish an ombudsman position at a senior level of executive staff as a confidential1 neutral source of information and assistance to anyone affected by the activities of the ,foundation4 7d7 ,annual review ,the ,secretary shall1 periodically1 but not less frequent than annually1 review assistance provided by the ,foundation for the purpose of implementing section #c7;b7 to ensure consistency with the provisions under section #fbj,m of ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d74 #g4 ,projects and grants 7a7 ,project funding requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 provide grants to support eligible projects described in paragraph 7#c7 that advance its mission to enable effective management of primarily protected and conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in eligible countries2 7,b7 advance effective landscape or seascape approaches to conservation that include buffer zones1 wildlife dispersal and corridor areas1 and other effective area-based conservation measures2 and 7,c7 not purchase1 own1 or lease land1 including conservation easements1 in eligible countries4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,eligible entities shall include-- 7,a7 not-for-profit organizations with demonstrated expertise in protected and conserved area management and economic development2 7,b7 governments of eligible partner countries1 as determined by subsection 7b71 with the exception of governments and government entities that are prohibited from receiving grants from the ,foundation pursuant to section #h2 and 7,c7 ,indigenous and local communities in such eligible countries4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,eligible projects shall include projects that-- 7,a7 focus on supporting-- 7i7 transparent and effective long-term management of primarily protected or conserved areas and their contiguous buffer zones in countries described in subsection 7b71 including terrestrial1 coastal1 and marine protected or conserved areas1 parks1 community conservancies1 ,indigenous reserves1 conservation easements1 and biological reserves2 and 7ii7 other effective area-based conservation measures2 7,b7 are cost-matched at a ratio of not less than #b from sources other than the ,united ,states for every #a made available under this ,act2 7,c7 are subject to long-term binding memoranda of understanding with the governments of eligible countries and local communities-- 7i7 to ensure that local populations have access1 resource management responsibilities1 and the ability to pursue permissible1 sustainable economic activity on affected lands2 and 7ii7 that may be signed by governments in such eligible countries to ensure free1 prior1 and informed consent of affected communities2 7,d7 incorporate a set of key performance and impact indicators2 7,e7 demonstrate robust local community engagement1 with the completion of appropriate environmental and social due diligence1 including-- 7i7 free1 prior1 and informed consent of ,indigenous ,peoples and relevant local communities2 7ii7 inclusive governance structures2 and 7iii7 effective grievance mechanisms2 7,f7 create economic opportunities for local communities1 including through-- 7i7 equity and profit-sharing2 7ii7 cooperative management of natural resources2 7iii7 employment activities2 and 7iv7 other related economic growth activities2 7,g7 leverage stable baseline funding for the effective management of the primarily protected or conserved area project2 and 7,h7 to the extent possible-- 7i7 are viable and prepared for implementation2 and 7ii7 demonstrate a plan to strengthen the capacity of1 and transfer skills to1 local institutions to manage the primarily protected or conserved area before or after grant funding is exhausted4 7b7 ,eligible countries 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the ,plan of ,action required under section #c7;c71 and before awarding any grants or entering into any project agreements for any fiscal year1 the ,board shall conduct a review to identify eligible countries in which the ,foundation may fund projects4 ,such review shall consider countries that-- 7,a7 are low-income1 lower middle-income1 or upper-middle-income economies 7as defined by the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development and the ,international ,development ,association72 7,b7 have-- 7i7 a high degree of threatened or at-risk biological diversity2 or 7ii7 species or ecosystems of significant importance1 including threatened or endangered species or ecosystems at risk of degradation or destruction2 7,c7 have demonstrated a commitment to conservation through verifiable actions1 such as protecting lands and waters through the gazettement of national parks1 community conservancies1 marine reserves and protected areas1 forest reserves1 or other legally recognized forms of place-based conservation2 and 7,d7 are not ineligible to receive ,united ,states foreign assistance pursuant to any other provision of law1 including laws identified in section #h4 7#b7 ,identification of eligible countries ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,board determines which countries are eligible to receive assistance under this ,act for a fiscal year1 the ,executive ,director shall-- 7,a7 submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7i7 a list of all such eligible countries1 as determined through the review process described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 a detailed justification for each such eligibility determination1 including-- 7,i7 an analysis of why the eligible country would be suitable for partnership2 7,,ii7 an evaluation of the eligible partner country's interest in and ability to participate meaningfully in proposed ,foundation activities1 including an evaluation of such eligible country's prospects to substantially benefit from ,foundation assistance2 7,,iii7 an estimation of each such eligible partner country's commitment to conservation2 and 7,,iv7 an assessment of the capacity and willingness of the eligible country to enact or implement reforms that might be necessary to maximize the impact and effectiveness of ,foundation support2 and 7,b7 publish the information contained in the report described in subparagraph 7,a7 in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,grantmaking 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to maximize program effectiveness1 the ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with other international public and private donors to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate2 7,b7 seek additional financial and nonfinancial contributions and commitments for its projects from governments in eligible countries2 7,c7 strive to generate a partnership mentality among all participants1 including public and private funders1 host governments1 local protected areas authorities1 and private and nongovernmental organization partners2 7,d7 prioritize investments in communities with low levels of economic development to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate2 and 7,e7 consider the eligible partner country's planned and dedicated resources to the proposed project and the eligible entity's ability to successfully implement the project4 7#b7 ,grant criteria ,foundation grants-- 7,a7 shall fund eligible projects that enhance the management of well-defined primarily protected or conserved areas and the systems of such conservation areas in eligible countries2 7,b7 should support adequate baseline funding for eligible projects in eligible countries to be sustained for not less than #aj years2 7,c7 should1 during the grant period1 demonstrate progress in achieving clearly defined key performance indicators 7as defined in the grant agreement71 which may include-- 7i7 the protection of biological diversity2 7ii7 the protection of native flora and habitats1 such as trees1 forests1 wetlands1 grasslands1 mangroves1 coral reefs1 and sea grass2 7iii7 community-based economic growth indicators1 such as improved land tenure1 increases in beneficiaries participating in related economic growth activities1 and sufficient income from conservation activities being directed to communities in project areas2 7iv7 improved management of the primarily protected or conserved area covered by the project1 as documented through the submission of strategic plans or annual reports to the ,foundation2 and 7v7 the identification of additional revenue sources or sustainable financing mechanisms to meet the recurring costs of management of the primarily protected or conserved areas2 and 7,d7 shall be terminated if the ,board determines that the project is not-- 7i7 meeting applicable requirements under this ,act2 or 7ii7 making progress in achieving the key performance indicators defined in the grant agreement4 #h4 ,prohibition of support for certain governments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation may not provide support for any government1 or any entity owned or controlled by a government1 if the ,secretary has determined that such government-- 7#a7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 as determined under-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other relevant provision of law2 7#b7 has been identified pursuant to section #aaf7;a7 or #ejb;,b7a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7a7 and #bcjd7;a77#b77 or any other relevant provision of law2 or 7#c7 has failed the control of corruption indicator1 as determined by the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 within any of the preceding #c years of the intended grant2 7b7 ,prohibition of support for sanctioned persons ,the ,foundation may not engage in any dealing prohibited under ,united ,states sanctions laws or regulations1 including dealings with persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury1 except to the extent otherwise authorized by the ,secretary or by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,prohibition of support for activities subject to sanctions ,the ,foundation shall require any person receiving support to certify that such person1 and any entity owned or controlled by such person1 is in compliance with all ,united ,states sanctions laws and regulations4 #i4 ,annual report ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter while the ,foundation continues to operate1 the ,executive ,director of the ,foundation shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 the goals of the ,foundation2 7#b7 the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,foundation2 7#c7 private and governmental contributions to the ,foundation2 and 7#d7 the standardized criteria utilized to determine the programs and activities supported by the ,foundation1 including baselines1 targets1 desired outcomes1 measurable goals1 and extent to which those goals are being achieved for each project4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization ,in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out international conservation and biodiversity programs under part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 and subject to the limitations set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,foundation to carry out the purposes of this ,act-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#b7 not more than #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcd4 7b7 ,cost matching requirement ,amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only be made available to grantees to the extent the ,foundation or such grantees secure funding for an eligible project from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government in an amount that is not less than twice the amount received in grants for such project pursuant to section #g4 7c7 ,administrative costs ,the administrative costs of the ,foundation shall come from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7d7 ,prohibition on use of grant amounts for lobbying expenses ,amounts provided as a grant by the ,foundation pursuant to section #g may not be used for any activity intended to influence legislation pending before the ,congress of the ,united ,states4 ,may #g1 #bjbd,reported with an amendment