Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2019Animals
S. 2121
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 15, 2019)
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019
This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals.
What just happenedJul 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 15, 2019
- Jul 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Jul 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate