S. 3211: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2022

117th Congress

A bill to continue the whole-of-government approach to ending global wildlife poaching and trafficking by permanently reauthorizing the activities of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons — D — DE

The authorization for the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking expired on October 7, 2021. Permanently reauthorizes the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, which expired on October 7, 2021 and has continued to operate and fulfill ongoing responsibilities under an Executive Order for combating wildlife trafficking. The bill also requires the task force to collaborate with the private sector, foreign governments, and other entities to expand the use of technology to deter wildlife trafficking and to consider initiatives to address the illegal trade in wildlife on digital platforms. In its 2021 report to the Congress, the task force indicated that federal entities are increasing their efforts to coordinate with the private sector to address trafficking, including online trafficking.

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