Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act

Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

RGD GrijalvaSponsor

65 cosponsors · 63 D, 2 R

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16 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

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.