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.

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Bill Number

HR 3295

Introduced

Aug 1, 2007

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Animals Chimpanzees Health Laboratory animals Medical research Protection of animals Science, Technology, Communications

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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.

Actions

Aug 1, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 1, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 1, 2007

Introduced in House

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