US HB2494 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on October 7 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-10-07 - Became Public Law No: 114-231. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on October 7 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-10-07 - Became Public Law No: 114-231. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Global Anti-Poaching Act This bill addresses the illegal trade in endangered and threatened wildlife and their related parts and products. (Sec 3) 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. (Sec 5) For the next five years, the State Department must provide to Congress an annual list of each foreign country that is a major source, transit point, or consumer of wildlife trafficking products. The report must designate each country listed in the report that has failed to demonstrably make substantial efforts to adhere to its obligations under international agreements relating to endangered or threatened species. The State Department may withhold certain foreign aid from a designated country and must notify each such country that it is subject to the withholding of assistance. The bill amends the Sudan Peace Act by repealing a requirement for the State Department to report annually on the conflict in Sudan. (Sec. 6) The bill urges the United States to continue providing defense articles (not including significant military equipment), defense services, and related training to appropriate security forces of African countries for countering wildlife trafficking and poaching. (Sec. 7) The State Department is included in the certification process under the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967. The Pelly Amendment authorizes the President to embargo wildlife products when the Department of the Interior or of Commerce certifies that a country is engaging in trade or certain actions that diminishes the effectiveness of an international agreement for the conservation of endangered or threatened species. (Sec. 8) The bill applies provisions of the federal criminal code concerning money laundering and racketeering to wildlife trafficking violations of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the African Elephant Conservation Act, and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, if the endangered or threatened species, products, items, or substances involved in the violation and relevant conduct have a total value of more than $10,000. The amounts generated from penalties for those wildlife violations must be used for the benefit and conservation of impacted species. (Sec. 9) The bill urges the State Department to dedicate resources to: (1) conduct monitoring and evaluation of wildlife trafficking programs consistent with the Department's January 2015 Evaluation Policy; (2) publish program information on wildlife trafficking programs on the website, ForeignAssistance.gov; and (3) develop and implement a learning agenda to improve the performance and impact of wildlife trafficking programs and to share best practices among executive agencies.
Title
Global Anti-Poaching Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-07 | Senate | Became Public Law No: 114-231. (TXT | PDF) |
| 2016-10-07 | Senate | Signed by President. |
| 2016-09-29 | Senate | Presented to President. |
| 2016-09-21 | Senate | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2016-09-21 | Senate | On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5741-5743) |
| 2016-09-21 | Senate | Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5741-5743) |
| 2016-09-19 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2016-09-15 | Senate | Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 2016-09-15 | Senate | S.Amdt.5078 Amendment SA 5078 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2016-09-15 | Senate | S.Amdt.5078 Amendment SA 5078 proposed by Senator Coons. (consideration: CR S5834) |
| 2016-09-15 | Senate | The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5834) |
| 2016-09-15 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5832-5835; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5832-5834) |
| 2016-05-09 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459. |
| 2016-05-09 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 2016-04-28 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2015-11-03 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2015-11-02 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2015-11-02 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7367-7369) |
| 2015-11-02 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2494. |
| 2015-11-02 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7367-7372) |
| 2015-11-02 | House | Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2015-06-25 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2015-06-25 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2015-06-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2015-06-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Referred to House Natural Resources |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Referred to House Judiciary |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Referred to House Foreign Affairs |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB27 (Related) 2015-01-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S14-15)
Subjects
Africa
Asia
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Currency
Endangered and threatened species
Foreign aid and international relief
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International affairs
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Organized crime
Sanctions
Smuggling and trafficking
Travel and tourism
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Asia
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Currency
Endangered and threatened species
Foreign aid and international relief
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International affairs
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Organized crime
Sanctions
Smuggling and trafficking
Travel and tourism
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
