Preventing Future Pandemics Act: Banning Wildlife Trade
This act aims to reduce the risk of future pandemics by prohibiting the import, export, and sale of live wild animals for human consumption. It establishes penalties for violations and promotes international cooperation to close wildlife markets, while protecting communities reliant on them for food.
Key points
Prohibits the import, export, and sale of live wild animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians) for human consumption in the U.S., excluding lawful hunting.
Supports international efforts to close commercial wildlife markets globally and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.
Allows for economic and diplomatic sanctions against countries that continue to license commercial wildlife markets or fail to eliminate them.
Authorizes USAID funding for programs promoting alternative food sources and raising awareness of wildlife market risks, while respecting local community needs.
Mandates a study on the risk of wildlife markets in the emergence of new viruses and pathogens.
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