HR-211 : Still Just a Bill


Big Cat Public Safety Act

This bill revises restrictions on the possession, exhibition, or breeding of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). For example, the bill permits wildlife sanctuaries to allow direct contact between the public and big cats.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2021-01-05IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-05IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-01-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tom McClintock [R] (CA-4)
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Policy Area :

Animals
Related Subjects
  • 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
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