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Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2121| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2863
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Jul 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2863
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • July 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2863: Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2121| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2019
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jun 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2863
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Jul 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2863
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • July 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2863: Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers