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- H.R.2494
H.R.2494: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
113 (67 Democrats, 46 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 This bill addresses wildlife trafficking, which is the poaching or other illegal taking of protected or managed species and the illegal trade in wildlife and their related parts and products. TITLE I--PURPOSES AND POLICY (Sec. 102) The bill states that it is the policy of the United States to: take immediate actions to stop the illegal global trade in wildlife and wildlife...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 7, 2016 |
Became Public Law No: 114-231. |
| Oct. 7, 2016 |
Signed by President. |
| Sept. 29, 2016 |
Presented to President.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5741-5743)
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| Sept. 21, 2016 |
Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5741-5743)
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| Sept. 19, 2016 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 15, 2016 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
| Sept. 15, 2016 |
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5834)
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| Sept. 15, 2016 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5832-5835; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5832-5834)
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| May 9, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
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| May 9, 2016 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| April 28, 2016 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7367-7369) |
| Nov. 2, 2015 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2494.
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7367-7372)
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| Nov. 2, 2015 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| June 10, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| May 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| May 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |