HR 5999
117th Congress
House
Animals
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
Introduced: November 17, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
This bill prohibits the use of exotic or wild animals in performances of a traveling animal act, such as a circus, carnival, or parade. The prohibition does not apply to zoos, aquariums, research facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, and other entities. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Committees of jurisdiction
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