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H.R.4122 Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Mar 09, 2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Natural Resources - Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs

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  • 100% of users support H.R.4122

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    • Congress Takes First Step to Protect Big Cats ! PLEASE SIGN - Care2 - June 21, 2012 by Cher C. - The U.S. has constantly stories of abuse resulting in death, and that involve animals and unfortunately innocent people unaware, I hope that this bill HR 4122 would restrict the private ownership of big cats and limit accidents ...

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      As noted by Cher C. on June 21, 2012, "The U.S. has constantly stories of abuse resulting in death, and that involve animals and unfortunately innocent people unaware, I hope that this bill HR 4122 would restrict the private ownership of big cats and limit accidents ..." (/url?q=http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3395867&sa=U&ei=NXDkT66aDIGo8ATJx5y9CQ&ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&usg=AFQjCNFDX-vZ1v-cLK8w21i5Y-b8JB3ncQ)
    • Strengthen Federal Law to Protect Big Cats ! PLEASE TAKE ACT ... - June 17, 2012 by Cher C. - 2 days ago - org2.democracyinaction.org. Ask key committee chairs and your Congressional representative to support the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act to protect people and animals! H.R. 4122 has bipartisan ...

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      As noted by Cher C. on June 17, 2012, "2 days ago - org2.democracyinaction.org. Ask key committee chairs and your Congressional representative to support the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act to protect people and animals! H.R. 4122 has bipartisan ..." (/url?q=http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3392390&sa=U&ei=K97hT8yoGsGU2AWNxKjgCw&ved=0CDQQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFNowTv0-8wXNsukrN_rU_K9GMNrQ)
    • Strengthen Federal Law to Protect Big Cats ! PLEASE TAKE ACT ... - June 17, 2012 by Cher C. - 1 hour ago - org2.democracyinaction.org. Ask key committee chairs and your Congressional representative to support the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act to protect people and animals! H.R. 4122 has bipartisan ...

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      As noted by Cher C. on June 17, 2012, "1 hour ago - org2.democracyinaction.org. Ask key committee chairs and your Congressional representative to support the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act to protect people and animals! H.R. 4122 has bipartisan ..." (/url?q=http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3392390&sa=U&ei=vX3gT4-aCfPE2QWu16SgCg&ved=0CC8QmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNGSK_RxGWdz6PORwHk2PEOhEENHlw)

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    • Black Pine not a zoo; it's for 'the rest of their lives' - July 01, 2012 by Evening Star - The bill has been signed into law. In addition, Black Pine is advocating for H.R. 4122 Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act, as well as H.R. 4306 Captive Primate Safety Act. (See blackpine.org under the “Info” and “Resources” menu tabs for mor

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      As noted by Evening Star on July 01, 2012, "The bill has been signed into law. In addition, Black Pine is advocating for H.R. 4122 Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act, as well as H.R. 4306 Captive Primate Safety Act. (See blackpine.org under the “Info” and “Resources” menu tabs for mor" (http://www.kpcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38027:Black-Pine-not-a-zoo;-it's-for-'the-rest-of-their-lives'&catid=109:life&Itemid=27)
    • Hedren, Allred, other influential women to highlight Women's Conference - June 09, 2012 by Long Beach Press-Telegram - A longtime animal lover and the founder of The Roar Foundation, Hedren said she wanted to bring awareness to H.R. 4122, a bill that seeks to prohibit the private possession and breeding of big cats. "I'm very happy to be involved in this ...

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      As noted by Long Beach Press-Telegram on June 09, 2012, "A longtime animal lover and the founder of The Roar Foundation, Hedren said she wanted to bring awareness to H.R. 4122, a bill that seeks to prohibit the private possession and breeding of big cats. "I'm very happy to be involved in this ..." (http://www.presstelegram.com/rss/ci_20822858/hedren-allred-other-influential-women-highlight-womens-conference)
    • Hedren, Allred, other influential women to highlight Women's Conference - June 08, 2012 by Contra Costa Times - A longtime animal lover and the founder of The Roar Foundation, Hedren said she wanted to bring awareness to H.R. 4122, a bill that seeks to prohibit the private possession and breeding of big cats. "I'm very happy to be involved in this ...

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      As noted by Contra Costa Times on June 08, 2012, "A longtime animal lover and the founder of The Roar Foundation, Hedren said she wanted to bring awareness to H.R. 4122, a bill that seeks to prohibit the private possession and breeding of big cats. "I'm very happy to be involved in this ..." (http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_20822858/hedren-allred-other-influential-women-highlight-womens-conference)
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