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Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5996| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (4)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 This bill permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, expands the responsibilities of the task force, and sets forth other provisions to eliminate wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Nov 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 11, 2022
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3211
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • November 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 11, 2022
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.


  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3211
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-3211: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2022
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCurrencyDigital mediaEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental educationForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimePerformance measurementSmuggling and traffickingTechnology assessmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5996| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 This bill permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, expands the responsibilities of the task force, and sets forth other provisions to eliminate wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trade.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Nov 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 11, 2022
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3211
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • November 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 11, 2022
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.


  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3211
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (4)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-3211: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against animals and natural resourcesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCurrencyDigital mediaEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental educationForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingOrganized crimePerformance measurementSmuggling and traffickingTechnology assessmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection