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- H.R.2920
H.R.2920: Captive Primate Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (66 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Captive Primate Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any live animal of a non-human primate species. The bill also limits any licensed or registered person from allowing direct contact between any member of the public and a live bear, tiger, lion, jaguar, cougar, African leopard, snow leopard,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 14, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) |