To support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, designate major wildlife trafficking countries, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Oct 7, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on October 7, 2016.
113 Cosponsors (67 Democrats, 46 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“These are the 10 most effective lawmakers in the U.S. Congress”
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Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39, 2013-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Dec 28, 2015
“Coming together to combat international wildlife crime”
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Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3, 2013-2020]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jul 20, 2015
“THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - November 06, 2015”
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Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
on Nov 10, 2015
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 2385: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act
Introduced on Dec 10, 2015. 28% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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May 21, 2015
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Introduced
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Jun 25, 2015
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Ordered Reported
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Nov 2, 2015
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Apr 28, 2016
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Considered by Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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May 9, 2016
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Reported by Senate Committee. |
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Sep 15, 2016
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Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Sep 21, 2016
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House Agreed to Changes
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was without objection so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Oct 7, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 2494 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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