H.R. 6197 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
RAWR Act
H.R. 6197 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the RAWR Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 22, 2018, sponsored by Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 22, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018
Sponsor
Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sep 17, 2018)
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- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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