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S.2561: Big Cat Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (35 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 26, 2019
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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sept. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |