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To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of endangered species, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5885| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2018
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
John Katko (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act or the WILD Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Great Ape Conservation Fund, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund. Federal agencies that have duties relating to invasive species management for the protection of water and wildlife must: (1) inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species and effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts on land they manage, and (2) develop a strategic plan for implementing an invasive species program designed to achieve a substantive annual net reduction of invasive species populations or infested acreage in managed areas. This bill amends the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, including to authorize the Department of the Interior to award a multi-year grant for carrying out a project that is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes (defined in the Act as chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons) and their habitats. This bill amends the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 to expand eligibility for financial assistance to include: (1) a wildlife management authority of a U.S. territory, and (2) projects for the conservation of freshwater turtles and tortoises. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prizes for: (1) prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, (2) promotion of wildlife conservation, (3) management of invasive species, (4) protection of endangered species, and (5) nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. The bill establishes advisory boards for those prizes.
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Timeline
May 18, 2018
Introduced in House
May 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 5, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 5, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • May 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 5, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 5, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-826: WILD Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAmerican SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyAsiaCaribbean areaEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesGuamHunting and fishingInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To reauthorize the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain wildlife conservation funds, to establish prize competitions relating to the prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, wildlife conservation, the management of invasive species, and the protection of endangered species, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5885| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2018
Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Act or the WILD Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Great Ape Conservation Fund, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund. Federal agencies that have duties relating to invasive species management for the protection of water and wildlife must: (1) inhibit or reduce the populations of invasive species and effectuate restoration or reclamation efforts on land they manage, and (2) develop a strategic plan for implementing an invasive species program designed to achieve a substantive annual net reduction of invasive species populations or infested acreage in managed areas. This bill amends the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, including to authorize the Department of the Interior to award a multi-year grant for carrying out a project that is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes (defined in the Act as chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons) and their habitats. This bill amends the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 to expand eligibility for financial assistance to include: (1) a wildlife management authority of a U.S. territory, and (2) projects for the conservation of freshwater turtles and tortoises. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must establish Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prizes for: (1) prevention of wildlife poaching and trafficking, (2) promotion of wildlife conservation, (3) management of invasive species, (4) protection of endangered species, and (5) nonlethal management of human-wildlife conflicts. The bill establishes advisory boards for those prizes.
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Timeline
May 18, 2018
Introduced in House
May 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 5, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 5, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • May 18, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 5, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 5, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (21)
John Katko (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-826: WILD Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfricaAmerican SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAquatic ecologyAsiaCaribbean areaEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesGuamHunting and fishingInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection