Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3538

119th Congress

Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Case

Representative

Democratic

HI-1

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill would direct the U.S. Department of the Interior to establish a nationwide network to care for live wild animals that are seized at U.S. borders due to illegal wildlife trafficking. The network would partner with zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife facilities to provide temporary housing and proper care for these confiscated animals.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would direct the U.S. Department of the Interior to establish a nationwide network to care for live wild animals that are seized at U.S. borders due to illegal wildlife trafficking. The network would partner with zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife facilities to provide temporary housing and proper care for these confiscated animals.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act This bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress for any day that the public debt limit is reached or there is a government shutdown. During the 118th Congress, any salary earned by Members during these events must be held in escrow and released on the last day of that Congress. For subsequent Congresses, a Member shall not be paid for any day that these events occur.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a 'Wildlife Confiscations Network' to care for live animals seized at U.S. borders due to illegal wildlife trafficking
Partners with zoos, aquariums, and other qualified wildlife facilities to provide temporary housing and care for confiscated animals
Aims to relieve the burden on border enforcement agencies and ensure the health and well-being of seized wildlife

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would benefit U.S. border enforcement agencies by providing a coordinated system to care for live animals seized for illegal wildlife trade. It would also help protect the welfare of thousands of seized wild animals each year. Zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife facilities would be involved in caring for these confiscated animals.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3538, 119th Congress (2025). "Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3538