Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
Sponsored By: Representative Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
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Summary
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish a prohibition on the use of exotic or wild animals in performances (e.g., circus, ride, carnival, or parade) of a traveling animal act. The prohibition does not apply to the use of animals in: (1) zoos; (2) aquariums; (3) research facilities; (4) film, television, or advertising, if the performance is not before a public studio audience; or (5) rodeos. The prohibition also does not apply to domestic animals or farm animals.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6]
PA • R
Sponsored 11/17/2016
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
Sponsored 12/8/2016
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