Bill restricting big cat ownership passes House
Bill restricting big cat ownership passes House
(The Hill) — A bill to restrict private ownership of big cats like lions, tigers and leopards as pets and for breeding passed the House on Thursday, marking a victory for animal welfare activists and Carole Baskin of the “Tiger King” Netflix show.
The House passed the bill 278-134, with all votes against being Republican and 63 Republicans joining with Democrats to vote in favor.
It now heads to…