Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

Bill Number

HR 5996

Introduced

Nov 17, 2021

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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sp ...

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Advanced technology and technological innovations Animal protection and human-animal relationships Civil actions and liability Congressional oversight Crime prevention Crimes against animals and natural resources Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Currency Digital media Endangered and threatened species Environmental education Environmental Protection Foreign aid and international relief Government studies and investigations Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Internet, web applications, social media Law enforcement administration and funding Organized crime Performance measurement Smuggling and trafficking Technology assessment Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

This bill permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, expands the responsibilities of the task force, and sets forth other provisions to eliminate wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trade.

Actions

May 10, 2022

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Nov 17, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 17, 2021

Introduced in House

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