Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Chimp Sanctuary Act”.
Chimp Sanctuary Act
A BILL
To prohibit the housing of chimpanzees at installations of the Department of the Air Force.
Sec. 2 Prohibition on housing of chimpanzees at installations of the Air Force
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.
Transport of chimpanzees—
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.
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.