CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

W. Steube (R-FL)

PRIMATE Act

H.R. 8471 · House bill Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "PRIMATE Act," seeks to amend the Tariff Act of 1930. It establishes a general prohibition on the importation of any live nonhuman primate into the United States. An exception is made for primates imported by and for placement with an AZA-accredited facility, provided the importer certifies the animals will not be used for breeding or conducting experiments and testing. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is tasked with denying clearance for prohibited shipments. Violators may face civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation and the forfeiture of the animals.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill empowers U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deny clearance for prohibited shipments of nonhuman primates.

  • Scored +2

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill restricts the importation of certain goods, which may prevent exposure to risks associated with nonhuman primates.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the Secretary to issue regulations after notice and opportunity for public comment.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes strict prohibitions and potential $50,000 fines on businesses attempting to import nonhuman primates.