Bill117th CongressFiled May 12, 2021Animals
S. 1588
Captive Primate Safety Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 12, 2021)
Captive Primate Safety Act
This bill limits the trade and possession of nonhuman primates. For example, the bill prohibits most individuals from owning a nonhuman primate as a pet.
What just happenedMay 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
13 cosponsors12 D1 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 12, 2021
- May 12, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate