Senate Bill 3605
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3605
Congress
115
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2018
This bill supports wildlife conservation, including by: (1) expanding federal law enforcement powers to combat wildlife trafficking (i.e., poaching), (2) rewarding whistle-blowers for reporting violations of wildlife-trafficking laws, (3) requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to carry out the International Wildlife Conservation Program, and (4) providing funding for wildlife conservation as well as enforcement of illegal fishing violations.
October 11, 2018
10/11/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6820-6821)
10/11/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:06 PM