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H.R. 864 · 116th Congress

Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

JGD GaramendiSponsor
86 cosponsors · 74 D, 12 R
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1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 30, 2019

Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019

This bill supports wildlife conservation and addresses wildlife trafficking.

Specifically, it reclassifies certain wildlife-trafficking offenses and illegal fishing violations as violations of federal racketeering or other laws concerning transnational criminal organizations. The bill also expands federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (e.g., poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife).

The bill sets forth requirements to provide awards to whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws.

In addition, the Fish and Wildlife Service must carry out the International Wildlife Conservation Program to

  • implement global habitat and conservation initiatives;
  • address global conservation threats;
  • combat wildlife trafficking, poaching, and trade in illegal wildlife products; and
  • carry out international wildlife conservation and habitat activities authorized by federal law.

Revenue generated from fines, penalties, or forfeitures of property or assets for certain wildlife and fishing violations may be used for a variety of animal conservation funds.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019

Latest action (Mar 25, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Policy area: Animals · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 30, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.