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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2018International Affairs
H.R. 6197

Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018

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Under committee review

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 22, 2018)

Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018 or the RAWR Act

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize Department of State rewards for a person who assists in the arrest or conviction of wildlife traffickers. Wildlife trafficking is the poaching or other illegal taking of protected or managed species and the illegal trade in wildlife and their related parts and products.

What just happenedSep 17, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11](R-NY)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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  1. Sep 17, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 12, 2018FloorH38310

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

  3. Sep 12, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8155)

  4. Sep 12, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8155)

  5. Sep 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6197.

  6. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8155-8157)

  7. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30300

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

  8. Jun 28, 2018Committee

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

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jun 28, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jun 28, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Jun 22, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Jun 22, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jun 22, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House