The National Whistleblower Center is proud to announce the re-introduction of the Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act. This bill, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, would empower whistleblowers to report information about wildlife crime and strengthen the enforcement capacity of U.S. agents. It is a critical tool to help stop the trafficking of endangered species, prevent illegal fishing and illegal logging.
Support H.R. 864
1) STRENGTHENS WILDLIFE CRIME DETECTION - Mandates whistleblower rewards for citizens and NGOs worldwide who report information on wildlife crime, with a successful prosecution.
2) ENHANCES ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS - Expands transnational law enforcement to stop wildlife trafficking at the source. Wildlife trafficking becomes an offense under federal racketeering and organized crime statutes.
3) INCREASES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FUNDING -Monies recovered by successful prosecution under said statutes and other wildlife protection laws must be put directly into conservation efforts.
Learn about the bill here: Support H.R. 864
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Founded in 1988, The National Whistleblower Center is a Nonprofit with a two-fold mission: educating the public on how to use laws to blow the whistle and get results and seeking real solutions to improve conditions for whistleblowers, encourage reporting, and promote transparency.
