Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015
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S 27 — Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S14-15)
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This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015 This 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 of fish or wildlife, products, items, or substances involved in the violation and relevant conduct have a total value of more than $10,000. Violators would be subject to increased fines and years of imprisonment. The amounts generated from penalties for those wildlife violations must be used for the benefit and conservation of impacted species.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S14-15)
Sponsors
- Dianne Feinstein · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 27 do?
- Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015 This 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 of fish or wildlife, products, items, or substances involved in the violation and relevant conduct have a total value of more than $10,000. Violators would be subject to increased fines and years of imprisonment. The amounts generated from penalties for those wildlife violations must be used for the benefit and conservation of impacted species.
- Who sponsors S 27?
- S 27 is sponsored by Dianne Feinstein (D).
- What is the current status of S 27?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 27?
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