To amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees by terminating the authority for the removal of chimpanzees from the system for research purposes.
Latest action · Aug 1, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedAug 1, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to repeal provisions providing for the removal of surplus chimpanzees from a sanctuary facility. Prohibits use of such chimpanzees for research except for noninvasive behavioral studies.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Aug 1, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Charlie Melancon | Original | Aug 1, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 1, 2007Introduced in House
- Aug 1, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Aug 1, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1916 | Chimp Haven is Home Act | Identical bill | Dec 26, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 1, 2007Introduced in House
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