H.R. 8471 is a bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of nonhuman primates into the United States. This means that the bill seeks to stop the import of animals such as monkeys and apes, potentially for reasons related to animal welfare, public health, or environmental concerns.
Supporters of H.R. 8471 argue that the prohibition on importing nonhuman primates is a crucial step towards enhancing animal welfare and protecting these species from exploitation and harm. Positive media coverage highlights the bill as a necessary measure to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases and to safeguard biodiversity by reducing the demand for primates in captivity.
Critics of H.R. 8471 suggest that the bill may have unintended consequences for scientific research, as nonhuman primates are often used in medical studies. Negative media coverage points out that the prohibition could hinder important medical advancements and limit researchers' ability to study diseases and develop treatments. Some also argue that the bill could negatively impact businesses involved in the legal and regulated importation of these animals.
The analysis of the bill H.R. 8471 and its sponsor, W. Steube, reveals no direct conflicts of interest. The bill aims to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of nonhuman primates, and there is no evidence of financial contributions from industries that would be directly affected by this legislation. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not indicate any potential conflicts. The lobbyists involved and their disclosed financial contributions do not seem to be related to industries that would be impacted by the bill. Therefore, based on the available data, the risk of a conflict of interest is low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COVISTA FKA ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION, INC. | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $30,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | 56 CAPITALS LLC | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | $20,000 |
| SABINE NECHES | KENT CAPERTON CONSULTING | $15,000 |
| SCHWAN'S COMPANY | PEARSON WILCOX ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| CAPITOL COUNSEL, LLC ON BEHALF OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOR AMERICA | MICHAEL R. PAWLOWSKI | undisclosed |
| TRANSGAS | KING STREET SOLUTIONS | undisclosed |
| COUNTY OF MERCED | HB STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| EXELIXIS, INC. | W STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| BSYD CORPORATION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| THE DIGITAL CHAMBER (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAMBER OF DIGITAL COMMERCE) | LIQUID ADVISORS, INC. | undisclosed |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | CASCADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
