H.R. 4819 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
DELTA Act
H.R. 4819 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 18, 2018, sponsored by Jeff Fortenberry with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-353
What it does
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 threate…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2018
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-353. (Dec 21, 2018)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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