Back to bills
PRIMATE Act
Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026
Author: W. Steube (R-FL)
TL;DR (AI)
- The bill prohibits the importation of nonhuman primates into the United States, with exceptions for AZA-accredited facilities and certified non-experimental use.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcing the prohibition and can deny clearance of shipments containing prohibited primates.
- Violations of the importation prohibition can result in civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation and forfeiture of the nonhuman primate to the United States.
Verified Votes
No verified votes yet.
Community Votes
No community votes yet. Be the first!
Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes
Other Sections
Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 1 more.
3 sections
Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.
Want the full experience?
Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.
Create Free Account