117 S3613 IS: Chimp Sanctuary Act U.S. Senate 2022-02-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II117th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3613IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 9, 2022Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Cassidy, and Mr. Heinrich) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo prohibit the housing of chimpanzees at installations of the Department of the Air Force.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Chimp Sanctuary Act.

2.

Prohibition on housing of chimpanzees at installations of the Air Force

(a)

In general

On or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force may not house chimpanzees at any installation of the Department of the Air Force. (b)

Transport of chimpanzees

(1)

In general

Any chimpanzees currently housed at an installation of the Department of the Air Force shall be transported to Chimp Haven in Louisiana, beginning not later than the date of the enactment of this Act.(2)

Completion of transport

All transport of chimpanzees required under paragraph (1) shall be completed by not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.