HR 7159 · 119th Congress

Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

This bill makes changes to how the federal government handles wildlife that's kept in captivity, particularly at zoos and similar facilities. Right now, the Lacey Act has strict rules about which animals can be legally held and displayed. This bill creates some new exceptions that would allow certain licensed facili…

Sponsor

Gosar, Paul A. (R-Arizona)

Introduced

2026-01-20

Policy area

Animals

Latest action

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