I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2017 Mr. Hastings (for himself and Mr. Polis ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 A BILL To expand the workforce of veterinarians specialized in the care and conservation of wild animals and their ecosystems, and to develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine.