Strengthening the Fight Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
The Act reauthorizes the activities of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking and amends definitions and procedures regarding countries identified as sources or transit points for trafficking. It expands the use of technology in anti-poaching efforts, including on digital platforms, and grants the Secretary of the Interior authority to issue administrative subpoenas to enforce species protection laws.
Key points
Reauthorization of the activities and reporting of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking.
Amendment of the "country of concern" definition to include governments that actively engage in or knowingly profit from the trafficking of protected species.
Promotion of programs using technology for anti-poaching efforts, including addressing trade on digital platforms and the use of digital currencies.
Authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents in investigations relating to the import, export, or interstate commerce of wildlife.
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