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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 3199Animals

Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill addresses concerns about public safety, animal welfare, and the potential for disease transmission associated with the private ownership of exotic primates. If this bill becomes law, it would largely end the commercial and private trade of these animals, preventing new primates from being kept as pets in homes. This means fewer people would be at risk of injury from potentially dangerous animals, and primates would be less likely to be kept in unsuitable conditions.

If the bill does not pass, the private ownership and trade of many nonhuman primate species would continue, potentially leading to ongoing welfare issues for the animals, safety risks for owners and the public, and a lack of consistent regulation across states regarding these animals.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Defines "prohibited primate species" to include all live nonhuman primates and their hybrids, such as chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs.

This clearly identifies which animals are subject to the bill's restrictions, setting a broad scope for the new prohibitions.

PROVISION 02

Makes it illegal to import, export, transport, sell, acquire, purchase, breed, or possess any prohibited primate species.

This provision establishes the core prohibition, making private ownership and commercial trade of these animals unlawful nationwide.

PROVISION 03

Creates a 'grandfather' clause allowing current owners to keep their existing primates if they register them, do not breed or acquire more, and prevent direct public contact.

This addresses the status of primates already in private hands, aiming to phase out private ownership without immediately confiscating existing pets.

PROVISION 04

Exempts certain research facilities registered with the Department of Agriculture from the prohibitions.

This ensures that legitimate scientific research involving primates can continue under regulated conditions.

PROVISION 05

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to implement the new rules within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This sets a timeline for the government to create the detailed rules needed to put the new law into practice.

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2 EVENTS

MAY 5

Introduced in House

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MAY 5

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 3199

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedMay 5, 2025

Last actionMay 5, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025

House BillHR 3199Animals

Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

INTRODUCED MAY 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 5, 2025

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Defines "prohibited primate species" to include all live nonhuman primates and their hybrids, such as chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs.

This clearly identifies which animals are subject to the bill's restrictions, setting a broad scope for the new prohibitions.

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Makes it illegal to import, export, transport, sell, acquire, purchase, breed, or possess any prohibited primate species.

This provision establishes the core prohibition, making private ownership and commercial trade of these animals unlawful nationwide.

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Creates a 'grandfather' clause allowing current owners to keep their existing primates if they register them, do not breed or acquire more, and prevent direct public contact.

This addresses the status of primates already in private hands, aiming to phase out private ownership without immediately confiscating existing pets.

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Exempts certain research facilities registered with the Department of Agriculture from the prohibitions.

This ensures that legitimate scientific research involving primates can continue under regulated conditions.

med

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to implement the new rules within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This sets a timeline for the government to create the detailed rules needed to put the new law into practice.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

Existing owners must register their prohibited primate species with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Secretary of the Interior must promulgate regulations to implement the act.

GLOSSARY

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Lacey Act Amendments of 1981: A federal law in the United States that combats illegal trafficking in wildlife, fish, and plants.
Prohibited Primate Species: Any live nonhuman primate, including chimpanzees, monkeys, lemurs, and similar animals, or any mix of these species, that this bill would make illegal to own, sell, or breed.
Interstate or foreign commerce: Business or trade that takes place across state lines or between the United States and other countries.
Grandfather clause: A part of a new law that allows individuals or entities to continue with activities that were legal before the new law was passed, even if the new law generally makes them illegal.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: A federal government agency dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States.
Department of Agriculture: A federal government department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food.
Promulgate regulations: To officially announce or put into effect a set of rules or laws.

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MAY 5, 25

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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