Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021

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.

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Timeline

1. 17 November 2021

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 November 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 17 November 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 November 2021

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 November 2021

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 November 2021

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Cosponsor
• · ssaf00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2021
• related to ← Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act of 2019