CHER Act of 2024

HR 10049, the CHER Act of 2024, bans the display, care, and breeding of both African and Asian elephants in U.S. zoos and requires existing elephants in these facilities to be transferred to authorized wildlife sanctuaries. The bill directly affects U.S. zoos currently housing elephants, as well as the elephants themselves. Key provisions amend existing elephant conservation laws to prohibit zoos from housing elephants and mandate relocation to sanctuaries, aligning with global trends seen in countries like the UK and India. The bill does not address new elephant acquisitions but focuses on ending captive breeding and display in zoos.