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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.
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