H.R.7159

Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

Introduced·1/20/26

Amends the Lacey Act to adjust provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses.

The Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026 amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to adjust provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses. It modifies the definition of "prohibited wildlife species" to exclude snow leopards and clouded leopards, and their hybrids. The bill also allows entities in compliance with certain requirements to export or import prohibited wildlife species to or from foreign entities authorized to operate in their respective countries.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jan 28

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House