HR-97 : Still Just a Bill


Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019 or the RAWR Act

This bill modifies the Department of State rewards program to authorize rewards to individuals who furnish information that assists in the prevention or identification of crimes related to wildlife trafficking.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-16IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2019-07-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-15FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5802)House floor actions
2019-07-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 97.House floor actions
2019-07-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5802)House floor actions
2019-07-15FloorMr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-04-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-04-09CommitteeCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.House committee actions
2019-04-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-03-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.House committee actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Organized crime
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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