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- H.R.1380
H.R.1380: Big Cat Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2020
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
230 (208 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 7, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 3, 2020
- Reported in House - June 8, 2020
- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2020 | 9th |
| April 5, 2020 | 8th |
Bill Summary
Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 7, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 272 - 114 (Roll no. 232).
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1380.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 272 - 114 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H6131-6132)
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6136)
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| Dec. 3, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6131-6134)
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| June 8, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
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| June 8, 2020 |
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-430.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) |