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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

catrose

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3. People have been trying to get the Big Cat Safety Act through for years.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021, 07:56 PM

Apr 2021

Last edited Mon Apr 19, 2021, 10:28 PM - Edit history (1)

It made it through the House last session, and at least into committee in the Senate, but of course nothing got voted on under McConnell. So I'm not sure why they're giving Tiger King credit. Whatever it takes, I guess.

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Alarmed by 'Tiger King,' senators propose ban on private ownership of big cats [View all] Eugene Apr 2021 OP

Good Demovictory9 Apr 2021 #1

But no ban on assault rifles? RainCaster Apr 2021 #2

People have been trying to get the Big Cat Safety Act through for years. catrose Apr 2021 #3

What is the law's definition of a Big Cat Darwins_Retriever Apr 2021 #4

Per the expired 2020 bill: "... species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar..." Eugene Apr 2021 #5