Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 17, 2016)
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish a prohibition on the use of exotic or wild animals in performances (e.g., circus, ride, carnival, or parade) of a traveling animal act. The prohibition does not apply to the use of animals in: (1) zoos; (2) aquariums; (3) research facilities; (4) film, television, or advertising, if the performance is not before a public studio audience; or (5) rodeos. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals.
What just happenedDec 9, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2016
- Dec 9, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - Nov 17, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Nov 17, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 17, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House