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HR 3252 102th Congress House

Exhibition Animal Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the humane treatment of animals used for exhibition purposes.

Introduced: August 2, 1991 See on congress.gov
Animals AquariumsAwards, medals, prizesCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation
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ExhibitionsFederal advisory bodiesFines (Penalties)Government paperworkMotion picturesProtection of animalsZoos
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 8, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Aug 2, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 2, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 8, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Exhibition Animal Protection Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish standards for the exhibition of animals.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a related advisory board, whose membership shall include a representative of the film industry.

Extends the investigation and inspection authority of the Secretary to include film production.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Aug 2, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3252: Exhibition Animal Protection Act. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-3252/
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"H.R. 3252: Exhibition Animal Protection Act." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-3252/.
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