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S.1210: Big Cat Public Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 19, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (42 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 19, 2021
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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April 19, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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April 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |