Carole Baskin says House passing Big Cat Public Safety Act is 'only silver lining to Tiger King'
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Congress is likely to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act, legislation that would outlaw the trafficking and sale of exotic big cats on the federal level.
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When the Senate, which is currently in recess, returns in September, the bill will be considered. It has bipartisan support.
"This bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species)," the bill summary reads. "Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats."