US HB263 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 206-52-1)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2022-06-15 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2022-06-15 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2022-06-15 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 17. |
2022-06-15 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2022-06-15 | House | Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged. |
2022-05-12 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
2021-02-18 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. |
2021-01-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
2021-01-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB211 (Related) 2021-02-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
SB1210 (Related) 2021-04-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SB1210 (Related) 2021-04-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Mammals
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/263/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr263/BILLS-117hr263ih.pdf |