Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Reintroduction Act of 2024
This bill establishes a federal grant program to support accredited zoos, aquariums, and wildlife facilities caring for threatened and endangered species. It creates a "Wildlife Confiscations Network" to coordinate federal law enforcement with qualified facilities handling seized animals (like those from illegal trade), and authorizes a new permit under the Endangered Species Act to streamline rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction efforts. Facilities must meet standards for animal care, comply with the Animal Welfare Act, and use grants for specific costs like veterinary care, transportation, and reintroduction - capping federal funding at $1 million per facility annually (except during emergencies). The program directly affects accredited wildlife facilities, federal agencies (like USFWS), and law enforcement, aiming to standardize and fund conservation efforts for species under the Endangered Species Act.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 15, 2024
Last action Apr 15, 2024
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Apr 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Apr 15, 2024
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Greg Landsman
DDemocratic
Co
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
RRepublican
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
Co
Mike Flood
RRepublican
Co
Mike Quigley
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
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