Anti-poaching programs — Us Code Code § 7641
Us Code Code § 7641 — Anti-poaching programs. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 7641. Anti-poaching programs
(a) Wildlife law enforcement professional training and coordination activities
The Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in collaboration with the heads of other relevant United States agencies and nongovernmental partners where appropriate, may provide assistance to focus countries to carry out the recommendations made in the strategic plan required by section 7631(a)(2) of this title, among other goals, to improve the effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement in regions and countries that have demonstrated capacity, willingness, and need for assistance.
(b) Sense of Congress regarding security assistance to counter wildlife trafficking and poaching in Africa
It is the sense of Congress that the United States should continue to provide defense articles (not including significant military equipment), defense services, and related training to appropriate security forces of countries of Africa for the purposes of countering wildlife trafficking and poaching.
(Pub. L. 114–231, title IV, §401, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 954.)
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