ScapeGoat Sanctuary

Recently, a bill was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives that could end invasive research on an estimated 1,200 chimpanzees and, if passed, would prohibit such experiments on all great apes (chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans). Known as the Great Ape Protection Act, it would also prohibit the transport and breeding of great apes for the purpose of invasive research, and transfer those who are already in federally funded laboratories to permanent retirement facilities.

The bill defines ?invasive research? as any experiment that may cause ?death, bodily injury, pain, distress, fear, injury, or trauma,? including psychological experiments of social deprivation and isolation. It currently has 18 cosponsors, but needs more support to move forward.

Click here to take action and ask your U.S. Representative to co-sponsor this important legislation that would end invasive research on great apes.  This link does all the work for you.  It even adds the name of your representative for you when you add your address.