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HR7159Referred to Committee

Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-20
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Paul A. Gosar
Paul A. Gosar
Republican · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 89.3% (540 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000565

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Darren Soto (D-FL-9)· 2026-01-21
  • Carol D. Miller (R-WV-1)· 2026-03-04

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Subcommittee Hearings Held

2026-02-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-01-20

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-20

Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide federal support and protections for local zoos across the country, likely through funding, tax benefits, or regulatory relief to help them operate more affordably. The measure aims to help zoos continue their work in animal care, conservation, and public education while making them more financially sustainable for their communities. Zoo operators, animal welfare organizations, and families who visit zoos would be the primary beneficiaries of this legislation.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Animals
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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