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H.R.3546: Big Cat Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2015
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (75 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit any person from breeding or possessing any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (i.e., any live species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Breeding means facilitating propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or failing to prevent propagation or reproduction. The bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Sept. 17, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Sept. 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |