Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2021Animals
S. 3220
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 17, 2021)
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
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 happenedNov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 17, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate