HR 2494 · 114th Congress · International Affairs
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 114-231.(2016-10-07)
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Global Anti-Poaching Act This bill addresses the illegal trade in endangered and threatened wildlife and their related parts and products. The Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate agencies are urged to: (1) support strengthening existing wildlife enforcement networks and establishing new networks in other appropriate regions, and (2) promote the professionalization of the wildlife law enforcement sector and professional ranger training in partner countries. The State Department: (1) must provide to Congress an annual list of each foreign country that is a major source, transit point, or consumer of wildlife trafficking products; and (2) may withhold certain assistance from countries that have failed to adhere to their obligations under international agreements relating to endangered or threatened species. The President may provide defense articles, services, and related training to security forces of African countries to counter wildlife trafficking and poaching. If a unit of a security force has been found to engage in wildlife trafficking or poaching, the President may not provide such assist…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2494, Global Anti-Poaching Act
Jul 28, 2015As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 25, 2015
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 2494, Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016
May 20, 2016As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on May 9, 2016
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
12 Democrats8 Republicans