Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Animals
American SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of CommerceDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFishesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-864| House
| Updated: 3/25/2019
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Animals
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
American SamoaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of CommerceDepartment of the InteriorDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFishesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHunting and fishingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMammalsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsPuerto RicoReptilesSmuggling and traffickingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection