Senate’s midnight measure would protect gorillas

Published June 9, 2017 5:41pm ET



The Senate passed a bill late Thursday night that seeks to restore funding for endangered species programs to protect gorillas and elephants in Africa and India, while guarding the U.S. against invasive pests from other countries.

The bipartisan Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act was passed by unanimous consent, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praising the bill’s emphasis on reauthorizing the programs.

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