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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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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3211
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2021-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3211.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Courts and Law Security