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Ban on Housing Chimpanzees at US Air Force Installations

New legislation prohibits the U.S. Air Force from housing chimpanzees at its installations. All chimpanzees currently housed there must be transported to the Chimp Haven sanctuary in Louisiana. This transfer must be completed within 180 days of the law's enactment.
Key points
The U.S. Air Force is no longer allowed to house chimpanzees at its facilities.
All chimpanzees will be moved to Chimp Haven in Louisiana within 6 months.
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Print number: 117_S_3613
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chimp Sanctuary Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3613.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Air Force is no longer allowed to house chimpanzees at its facilities.
  • All chimpanzees will be moved to Chimp Haven in Louisiana within 6 months.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Environment