Session 117

HR 5996

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

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Session 117

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Session 117

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Bill overview

This bill seeks to strengthen efforts to combat global wildlife trafficking by reauthorizing the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking and expanding its authority. It aims to improve the Task Force’s ability to identify and address key countries involved in trafficking, particularly through the use of technology and local community engagement. The bill also includes provisions to enhance enforcement capabilities, such as allowing for subpoenas in civil penalty cases and streamlining the process for obtaining information related to wildlife trafficking investigations. Finally, it updates reporting requirements and strengthens safeguards for international assistance.

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2021-11-17House

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.

2021-11-17House

2021-11-17

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2021-11-17

Introduced in House

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5/10/2022HouseUnanimous consent
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.
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5/10/2022HouseUnanimous consent
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.
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HR 5996

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