What is the current status of HR 7159?

HR 7159 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7159?

HR 7159 was sponsored by Paul Gosar (R), Rep.

Protecting Local Zoos Act

IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Subcommittee Hearings Held

AnimalsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCrimes against animals and natural resourcesLicensing and registrationsSmuggling and traffickingWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Why This Matters

The Protecting Local Zoos Act updates laws about keeping and managing certain wildlife in zoos and similar facilities. It ensures that these facilities follow strict guidelines to protect both the animals and public safety.

If you work at a zoo, you will need to follow new rules for keeping and managing certain animals.

Who this affects

Zoo operators · Wildlife facilities

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill updates rules about keeping certain wildlife in captivity.
2It requires licensed facilities to register prohibited wildlife with the government.
3The bill allows these facilities to import and export certain wildlife under specific conditions.
4It also provides a way for facilities to cancel mistaken registrations.
5The changes aim to improve the management of captive wildlife.

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Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Protecting Local Zoos Act

IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026

Introduced9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Subcommittee Hearings Held

AnimalsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCrimes against animals and natural resourcesLicensing and registrationsSmuggling and traffickingWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Why This Matters

If you work at a zoo, you will need to follow new rules for keeping and managing certain animals.

Who this affects

Zoo operators · Wildlife facilities

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill updates rules about keeping certain wildlife in captivity.
2It requires licensed facilities to register prohibited wildlife with the government.
3The bill allows these facilities to import and export certain wildlife under specific conditions.
4It also provides a way for facilities to cancel mistaken registrations.
5The changes aim to improve the management of captive wildlife.

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly