Implementation and support

(a) Feasibility study Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility of transferring African elephants and Asian elephants to authorized wildlife sanctuaries, including capacity, costs, and logistics. (b) Grant program The Secretary may establish a grant program to support the accommodation by authorized wildlife sanctuaries of African elephants and Asian elephants transferred to such authorized wildlife sanctuaries pursuant to section 30 of the Animal Welfare Act (as added by this Act). (c) Public education The Secretary shall develop materials to educate the public about the welfare benefits of prohibiting the captivity of African elephants and Asian elephants. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) African elephant The term African elephant has the meaning given the term in section 2305 of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4244). (2) Authorized wildlife sanctuary The term authorized wildlife sanctuary has the meaning given the term in section 30 of the Animal Welfare Act (as added by this Act). (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.