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H.R. 3538 · 119th Congress

Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-06-24Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  2. 2025-06-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.House committee actions
  3. 2025-05-21Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  4. 2025-05-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  5. 2025-05-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Rep. Salud O. Carbajal D-CA-24
  • Rep. André Carson D-IN-7
  • Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Rep. Joaquin Castro D-TX-20
  • Rep. J. Luis Correa D-CA-46
  • Rep. Jim Costa D-CA-21
  • Rep. Sarah Elfreth D-MD-3
  • Rep. Valerie P. Foushee D-NC-4
  • Rep. Maxwell Frost D-FL-10
  • Rep. Sylvia R. Garcia D-TX-29
  • Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL-28
  • Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA-2
  • Rep. Young Kim R-CA-40
  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
  • Rep. Greg Landsman D-OH-1
  • Rep. Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • Rep. Seth Magaziner D-RI-2
  • Rep. Frank J. Mrvan D-IN-1
  • Rep. Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Rep. Raul Ruiz D-CA-25
  • Rep. Adam Smith D-WA-9
  • Rep. Ritchie Torres D-NY-15