# 117-hr-5996: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021

117-hr-5996, Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (R-NE); status ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-5996
- Congress: 117
- Title: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021
- Status: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Carter (GA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5996, a bill originally introduced by Representative Fortenberry, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Introduced: 2021-11-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 This bill permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, expands the responsibilities of the task force, and sets forth other provisions to eliminate wildlife poaching and illegal wildlife trade.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2021-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-5996 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5996)

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- [117-hr-5577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5577)
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