Captive Primate Safety Act Would End the Cruel and Dangerous Primate Pet Trade

May 1, 2024

FITZPATRICK, BLUMERAUER, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION to BAN PRIVATE POSSESION of PRIMATES



WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation to better protect monkeys, apes, and other primates, as well as strengthening public safety.

"For far too long, primates have been mistreated, exploited, and abused as well as carrying deadly diseases which may endanger humans," said Congressman Fitzpatrick.
"As Co-Chair of the Animal Protective Caucus, I remain committed in working across the aisle to promote animal welfare, and I am proud to lead this critical bipartisan and bicameral legislation to prohibit the unlicensed, private possession of primates and put animal safety first."

"Primates are not pets. Allowing these animals to be kept in private captivity is not just cruel; it puts our communities at tremendous risk as we have seen in horrific cases in Oregon and elsewhere.
Enacting this bipartisan, common-sense proposal is long overdue to protect primates and the public," said Congressman Blumenauer.




Read text of bill:
S. 4206 - Captive Primate Safety Act
https://congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4206/text