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HR 5996
Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021
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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.
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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.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 117-hr-5996
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Fortenberry | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Grace Meng | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| John Garamendi | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
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May 10, 2022 · Floor
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.
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Nov 29, 2021 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Nov 17, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Nov 17, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Foreign Affairs Committeehsfa00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Natural Resources Committeehsii00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
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