Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2021Animals
H.R. 5999
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3](D-AZ)Sponsor
81 cosponsors79 D2 R
81cosponsors2committees3actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseNov 17, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House