The Captive Primate Safety Act aims to strengthen regulations surrounding the ownership and trade of certain primate species in the United States. Its primary goal is to protect both public safety and animal welfare by prohibiting specific activities involving nonhuman primates. Key provisions of the Act include a clear definition of "prohibited primate species," which encompasses various types of primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys. The Act makes it illegal to import, export, transport, sell, or possess these species, with some exceptions.