HR 1380
116th Congress
House
Animals
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
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Introduced: February 26, 2019
Introduced by:
Quigley, Mike
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 3, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6131-6134)
Dec 3, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 272 - 114 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H6131-6132)
Dec 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 272 - 114 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H6131-6132)
Dec 3, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6136)
Dec 3, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 3, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1380.
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 8, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-430.
Jun 8, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2020 | House · vote #232 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 272–114 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committees of jurisdiction
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