HR 8678
116th Congress
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Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 23, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E985-986)
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
This bill establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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