H.R. 2920 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 2920 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jun 25, 2015, sponsored by Michael G. Fitzpatrick with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Captive Primate Safety Act This bill amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit importing, exporting, transporting, selling, receiving, acquiring, or purchasing in interstate or foreign commerce any live animal of a non-human primate species.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (Jul 14, 2015)
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