Big Cat Public Safety Act

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

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.

Congress
117
Number
S - 1210
Introduced on
2021-04-19
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/19/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Animals
Potential Impact
Animal protection and human-animal relationships•
Civil actions and liability•
Crimes against animals and natural resources•
Mammals•
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers•
Trade restrictions•
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/6/2021

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...

Latest Action4/19/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.