United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8678 — Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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

Establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E985-986)

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

International affairs Advisory bodies Agricultural education Agricultural marketing and promotion Agricultural practices and innovations Agricultural trade Animal and plant health Animal protection and human-animal relationships Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Ecology Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Food industry and services Food supply, safety, and labeling Foreign aid and international relief Forests, forestry, trees Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Grain Health information and medical records Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases International organizations and cooperation Land use and conservation Law enforcement administration and funding Meat Multilateral development programs National and community service Nutrition and diet Racial and ethnic relations Smuggling and trafficking Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Urban and suburban affairs and development Veterinary medicine and animal diseases Wildlife conservation and habitat protection World health International law and treaties Livestock
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8678 do?
Establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.
Who sponsors HR 8678?
HR 8678 is sponsored by Grace Meng (D).
What is the current status of HR 8678?
This bill died with 116th 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 HR 8678?
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