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H.R. 4819Became Law

DELTA Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 21, 2018)

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act or the DELTA Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to work with Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and neighboring countries to develop a strategy to: (1) promote responsible natural resource and wildlife management practices in the greater Okavango River Basin, (2) protect migration routes of elephants and other threatened wildlife species, (3) combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, (4) address local health needs, and (5) catalyze economic growth. The strategy shall also involve partnerships with donors, the private sector, and local, regional, and nongovernmental entities.

What just happenedDec 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-353.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1](R-NE)Sponsor
41 cosponsors18 D23 R
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  1. Dec 21, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-353.

  2. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-353.

  3. Dec 21, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 20, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7950)

  9. Dec 20, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7950)

  10. Nov 29, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.

  11. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. Nov 29, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Nov 28, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  14. Jul 18, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  15. Jul 17, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Jul 17, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6312-6313)

  17. Jul 17, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6312-6313)

  18. Jul 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4819.

  19. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6312-6315)

  20. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. May 22, 2018Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. May 22, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. May 22, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 18, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Jan 18, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Jan 18, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 21, 201849

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act or the DELTA Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to work with Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and neighboring countries to develop a strategy to: (1) promote responsible natural resource and wildlife management practices in the greater Okavango River Basin, (2) protect migration routes of elephants and other threatened wildlife species, (3) combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, (4) address local health needs, and (5) catalyze economic growth. The strategy shall also involve partnerships with donors, the private sector, and local, regional, and nongovernmental entities.

Introduced in HouseJan 18, 2018

Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act or the DELTA Act

This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to work with Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, and in partnership with donors, the private sector, and local, regional, and nongovernmental entities, to develop a strategy to: (1) promote sustainable natural resource and wildlife management practices in the greater Okavango River Basin, (2) protect migration routes of elephants and other threatened wildlife species, (3) combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, (4) address local health needs, and (5) catalyze economic growth.

DELTA Act — Informed