Prohibit the private possession of primates as pets and restrict their interstate trade.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025?
The Captive Primate Safety Act remains stalled in the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works since May 4, 2025. Members of these committees must choose to hold a vote for the bills to advance, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a hearing. This lack of action follows a pattern where the vast majority of bills fail to move forward after their initial referral.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025 (H.R. 3199 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4206 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4206 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8164 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8164 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mike Quigley (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
