H.R. 6342 · 114th Congress
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Raúl Grijalva
- Introduced
- 2016-11-17
- Latest action
- 2016-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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.