Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
In Committee
Summary
Creates a national Wildlife Confiscations Network that would coordinate placement and care for seized CITES-listed and threatened or endangered animals through an accrediting zoological partner. It would set common triage protocols, keep a database of qualified facilities, and run a review committee to approve participants.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Committee sets membership and terms
If enacted, a Committee within the Network would review applications and guide operations. The Secretary would appoint the first members with input from community groups and the accrediting association. After that, members would be elected by the Committee. Initial terms would be staggered: two for 1 year, two for 2 years, and three for 3 years. Later members would serve three-year terms.
Five-year funding for wildlife network
If enacted, the bill would authorize $5 million each year from 2026 through 2030 for the Network. This would fund setup and operations at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is an authorization only; Congress would still need to appropriate the money.
New network to place seized wildlife
If enacted, the Interior Secretary would set up a voluntary Wildlife Confiscations Network with a zoological accrediting group. The Network would set care protocols, keep a list of qualified facilities, and help federal officers place seized animals fast. It would serve as one contact point for federal wildlife law enforcement. Facilities would join the Network by choice.
Who can join the Network
If enacted, the bill would define which animals and facilities qualify. 'Confiscated animals' would mean seized CITES or Endangered Species Act listed animals taken at or near U.S. ports or borders. Eligible facilities include zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, rescues, rehab groups, universities, and NGOs. Applicants would need proper local, state, and federal permits and must prove they can help law enforcement. A Committee would approve or reject each application.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
Sponsored 5/21/2025
Costa
CA • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Elfreth
MD • D
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/16/2025
Smith (WA)
WA • D
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
GA • R
Sponsored 9/11/2025
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Sponsored 11/18/2025
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
FL • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
NY • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
OH • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Roll Call Votes
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