HR263-117 · 117th Congress
Signed
Signed Dec 20, 2022Big Cat Public Safety Act
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 · 294 politicians tracked
187
YEA
100
NAY
0
PRESENT
7
NOT VOTING
Dem YEA 145Rep NAY 100Rep YEA 42
BY PARTY · ✕ NAY ← | → YEA ✓
DEM
0
145
REP
100
42
MONEY ON THIS BILL
Which donor industries fund each side of the vote — total contributions from that industry to those members, all cycles · plus lobbying activity in affected industries
⬆ YEA voters — top donor industries
- 1. Lawyers & Lobbyists$131.9M
- 2. Securities & Investment$91.1M
- 3. Health Services$86.8M
⬇ NAY voters — top donor industries
- 1. Lawyers & Lobbyists$37.3M
- 2. Health Services$33.9M
- 3. Securities & Investment$29.4M
◎ Lobbying activity by issue area
No bill-issue lobbying matches.
Dollar figures are each industry's total contributions to those members across all tracked cycles — not money given for this specific bill. Statistical patterns in public records; correlation, not causation.
LOBBYING ON THIS BILL
48 federal lobbying reports name this bill in their activity descriptions · LDA disclosures
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS14 reports
XCEL ENERGY INC9 reports
CMS ENERGY CORP7 reports
NATIONAL GRID3 reports
PUGET SOUND ENERGY3 reports
ENTERGY SERVICES LLC2 reports
NATIONAL GRID USA2 reports
ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE FKA SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION2 reports
⟳ The revolving door — lobbyists on this bill with disclosed former government roles
Gabriel TerryLegislative Analyst, Federal Governmental Affairs
Lindsay BiscardiDirector, Federal Governmental Affairs
Amy PlasterExecutive Director, Federal Governmental Affairs
Kate DylewskySenior Policy Advisor
Michael SewellLegislative Director, Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Nancy BlaneyDirector, Government Affairs
“Covered position” is the former government job lobbyists must disclose by law (LDA §4). Prior service is stated on the filings; it carries no implication of wrongdoing. Full revolving-door board →
A report naming a bill means the organization disclosed lobbying activity on it — the disclosure does not state a position for or against.
INDIVIDUAL VOTES
Recorded positions for tracked politicians
SPONSORS
Mike Quigley
D-IL · Primary
166 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 129 D● 37 R
+160 more (see dot grid above)
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Quigley
Lawyers & Lobbyists19%
Lawyers & Lobbyists 19% of classified donations
Labor Unions14%
Labor Unions 14% of classified donations
Securities & Investment10%
Securities & Investment 10% of classified donations
Transportation8%
Transportation 8% of classified donations
Defense & Aerospace7%
Defense & Aerospace 7% of classified donations
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
INTRODUCEDJan 11, 2021
PASSED SENATEDec 6, 2022
SIGNEDDec 20, 2022
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.