Big Cat Public Safety Act This bill 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). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 293 politicians tracked
187
YEA
99
NAY
0
PRESENT
7
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
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“Pts” = sum of per-member industry donation scores (% of total donations from that industry, summed across the group). Higher means that industry funds a larger share of contributions for that voting bloc.
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SPONSORS

Mike Quigley
D-IL · Primary
166 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN





+160 more (see dot grid above)
SPONSOR FUNDING
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TRAIL AI
The Big Cat Public Safety Act (HR 263) restricts private ownership and breeding of big cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards, with exceptions for licensed facilities including zoos and sanctuaries. The bill passed the House with 187 votes in favor and 99 opposed, with all Democratic votes supporting passage while Republicans were divided 42 to 99. The legislation was signed into law during the 117th Congress.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.