House Bill 8678
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8678
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
This bill establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.
October 23, 2020
11/09/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
10/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/23/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E985-986)
10/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:28 PM