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H.R.211: Big Cat Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2021
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 5, 2021
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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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.
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Jan. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) |