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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 19, 2021Animals
S. 1210

Big Cat Public Safety Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 19, 2021)

Big Cat Public Safety Act

This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.

What just happenedApr 19, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
48 cosponsors42 D4 R2 I
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  1. Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Apr 19, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Big Cat Public Safety Act — Informed