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House bill · H.R. 7159 (119th Congress)

Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 4, 2026

Sponsor: Paul A. Gosar (U.S. Representative, AZ-9, Republican)

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Summary

Would modify the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to change which individuals and entities -- such as USDA Class B licensees, owners, executives, and veterinary professionals -- are subject to or exempted from penalties for captive wildlife offenses.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

2

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  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Feb 4, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  2. Feb 4, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  3. Feb 4, 2026

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  4. Feb 4, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

    U.S. House

  5. Jan 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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  1. Jan 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  2. Jan 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  3. Jan 20, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jan 20, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  5. Jan 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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