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Version 00 · 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.
People & committees
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] · D–CA
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E107-108)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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