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Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3538| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, mandates the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Wildlife Confiscations Network . This voluntary, cooperative program will partner with a professional accrediting zoological association to assist federal wildlife law enforcement agencies with the placement and care of confiscated animals . The Network aims to address the growing challenges of wildlife trafficking, limited holding capacities at ports of entry, and the need for specialized care for live animals seized at U.S. borders. The Network's key functions include establishing a cooperative response protocol for animal care, creating a database of qualified animal care facilities, and acting as a single point of contact for law enforcement. A dedicated committee within the Network will review and approve applications from various entities, such as zoological facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and animal rescue organizations, to become members. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support the establishment and operation of this critical nationwide initiative.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in House
May 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsLicensing and registrationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3538| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This bill, titled the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, mandates the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Wildlife Confiscations Network . This voluntary, cooperative program will partner with a professional accrediting zoological association to assist federal wildlife law enforcement agencies with the placement and care of confiscated animals . The Network aims to address the growing challenges of wildlife trafficking, limited holding capacities at ports of entry, and the need for specialized care for live animals seized at U.S. borders. The Network's key functions include establishing a cooperative response protocol for animal care, creating a database of qualified animal care facilities, and acting as a single point of contact for law enforcement. A dedicated committee within the Network will review and approve applications from various entities, such as zoological facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and animal rescue organizations, to become members. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support the establishment and operation of this critical nationwide initiative.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025
Introduced in House
May 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Andrew R. Garbarino

Andrew R. Garbarino

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsLicensing and registrationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection