Big Cat Public Safety Act

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Bill Number

HR 211

Introduced

Jan 5, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

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Topics

Animal protection and human-animal relationships Animals Civil actions and liability Crimes against animals and natural resources Mammals Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Trade restrictions Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Summary

Big Cat Public Safety Act

This bill revises restrictions on the possession, exhibition, or breeding of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). For example, the bill permits wildlife sanctuaries to allow direct contact between the public and big cats.

Actions

Feb 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 5, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 5, 2021

Introduced in House

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