H.R. 5999 · 117th Congress
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Raúl Grijalva
- Introduced
- 2021-11-17
- Latest action
- 2021-11-17 · Introduced in House
Summary
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
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.