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S. 2121

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A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to restrict the use of exotic and wild animals in traveling performances.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
July 15, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Robert MenendezD
Cosponsors (3)
3D 0R
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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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