An amendment No. 5 printed in House Report 113-455 to direct the President, DoD, and AFRICOM to expand various programs to include combatting wildlife trafficking and poaching.

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Amendment Number
668
Description
An amendment No. 5 printed in House Report 113-455 to direct the President, DoD, and AFRICOM to expand various programs to include combatting wildlife trafficking and poaching.
Purpose
Amendment sought to authorize DOD to work with African countries to provide support in dealing with violent extremist organizations that illegally poach animals to generate revenue as a means of existence and to provide intelligence on ways to prevent such poaching. As modified, the amendment changes a reference in the text of the amendment from "Afghan Security Forces" to "African Union Standby Force (ASF)". (See page H4712 of the Congressional Record for May 21, 2014, for explanation of vacating demand for a recorded vote.).
Congress
113
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 21, 2014
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A005) as modified Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:02:43
Submitted Date
May 20, 2014
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 668 — Informed