Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025
Wildlife Confiscations Network: Caring for Seized Animals
The Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It is being reviewed by a House subcommittee, which recently held hearings to discuss the proposal. The bill is actively moving forward as it continues to be studied by committee members.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and is based on a successful local test program, but it still needs to clear the committee process and secure funding.
Key Points
- The bill creates a national group called the Wildlife Confiscations Network to care for animals taken from illegal traders. Right now, border agents often lack the space or training to look after thousands of live animals like exotic birds, reptiles, and monkeys caught at ports of entry.
- A new database will list approved zoos, aquariums, and sanctuaries that can take in these animals quickly. This allows law enforcement to focus on catching criminals while experts handle the health and safety of the rescued wildlife.
- This plan builds on a successful test program in Southern California that helped over 4,100 animals in just two years. The bill would expand this system across the entire country to handle the roughly 30 live animals seized every single day.
- The government would provide $5 million each year through 2030 to run the network. This money helps pay for the coordination and care needed to keep these animals alive and healthy while they are used as evidence in court cases.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025
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