H.R. 263 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 263 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 11, 2021, sponsored by Mike Quigley with 258 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 258
- Policy area
- Animals
- Public law
- Public Law 117-243
What it does
Big Cat Public Safety Act This act revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species) under the Lacey Act to limit the possession, breeding, and exhibition of big cats. The Lacey Act prohibits any person from importing, exporting, buying, selling, transporting, receiving, or acquiring big cats across state lines or the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Quigley (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 206 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 20, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-243. (Dec 20, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 29, 2022 · Passed278–134
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Big Cat Public Safety ActHouse · Jul 29, 2022
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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