House Bill 2863
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2863
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
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.
May 21, 2019
06/21/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
05/21/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
05/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:43 AM