HR 5996 United States House · 117th Congress

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

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Nov 2021

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Introduced Nov 17, 2021 Last action May 10, 2022

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Committee

May 10, 2022

Introduced

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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Nov 29, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

lower

Nov 17, 2021

Committee

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.

lower

Nov 17, 2021

Introduced

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors