PRIMATE Act

Key Points

• This bill would stop people and companies from bringing monkeys and other primates into the United States from other countries. The goal is to reduce the risk of spreading diseases and to address concerns about how these animals are treated.
• The only exception to this rule is for zoos and aquariums that are officially accredited. These facilities must promise that any imported animals will not be used for medical experiments, testing, or breeding for research purposes.
• If a person or company breaks this law, they could be fined up to $50,000 for each violation. Any animals brought into the country illegally would be taken away by the government.
• Customs and Border Protection would be responsible for stopping these shipments at the border. The Treasury Department would have one year to create the specific rules and regulations to make this ban work.

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