Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 20, 2026Animals
H.R. 7159
Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedFeb 4, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9](R-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2026
- Feb 4, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Jan 28, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 20, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House