Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 30, 2014)
Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit an exhibitor from allowing for the participation of an exotic or wild animal (including a non-human primate) in an animal act if, during the 15-day period preceding such participation, such animal was traveling in a mobile housing facility, unless the use of such animal is: (1) in an exhibition at a non-mobile, permanent institution or facility; (2) a part of an outreach program for educational or conservation purposes by an accredited zoo or aquarium and such animal is not kept in a mobile housing facility for more than 12 hours a day; (3) by a university, college, laboratory, or other research facility registered with the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA); (4) in film, television, or advertising if such use does not involve a live public exhibition; or (5) in a rodeo.
Subjects a traveling circus or exhibitor that fails to comply with this Act to specified penalties.
What just happenedMay 6, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2014
- May 6, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
- Apr 30, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Apr 30, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E634)
- Apr 30, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House