Legislation

Federal Bills
H.R. 1024: The Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2022 (“HEARTS Act of 2022”).
This bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that nonanimal methods are prioritized where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research to be conducted or supported by the NIH, to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives in Research and Testing.
Sponsors:
- Representatives
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- Chris Pappas (New Hampshire, District 1)
- Ken Calvert (California, District 41)
- Andre Carson (Indiana, District 7)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (new Jersey, District 12)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania, District 1)
- Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (Illinois, District 4)
- Nancy Mace (South Carolina, District 1)
- Nicole Malliotakis (New York, District 11)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia, District At Large)
- Donald M. Payne Jr. (New Jersey, District 10)
- Bill Posey (Florida, District 8)
- Dina Titus (Nevada, District 1)
Status:
- 2/14: Introduced into Congress; referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce members:
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- Rick Allen (Georgia, District 12)
- Kelly Armstrong (North Dakota, At Large)
- Troy Balderson (Ohio, District 12)
- Nanette Barragan (California, District 44)
- Gus Bilirakis (Florida, District 12)
- Larry Bucshon (Indiana, District 8)
- Michael Burgess (Texas, District 26)
- Kat Cammack (Florida, District 3)
- Tony Cardenas (California, District 29)
- Buddy Carter (Georgia, District 1)
- Kathy Castor (Florida, District 14)
- Angie Craig (Minnesota, District 2)
- Dan Crenshaw (Texas, District 2)
- Yvette Clarke (New York, District 9)
- John Curtis (Utah, District 3)
- Diana Degette (Colorado, District 1)
- Debbie Dingell (Michigan, District 6)
- Jeff Duncan (South Carolina, District 3)
- Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida, District 2)
- Anna Eshoo (California, District 16)
- Lizzie Fletcher (Texas, District 7)
- Ross Fulcher (Idaho, District 1)
- Morgan Griffith (Virginia, District 9)
- Brett Guthrie (Kentucky, District 2)
- Diana Harshbarger (Tennessee, District 1)
- Richard Hudson (North Carolina, District 9)
- Bill Johnson (Ohio, District 6)
- John Joyce (Pennsylvania, District 13)
- Robin Kelly (Illinois, District 2)
- Ann McLane Kuster (New Hampshire, District 2)
- Bob Latta (Ohio, District 5)
- Debbie Lesko (Arizona, District 8)
- Doris Matsui (California, District 7)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa, District 1)
- Jay Obernolte (California, District 23)
- Frank Pallone, Jr. (New Jersey, District 6)
- Gary Palmer (Alabama, District 6)
- Greg Pence (Indiana, District 6)
- Scott Peters (California, District 50)
- August Pfluger (Texas, District 11)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (Delaware, At Large)
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington, District 5)
- Raul Ruiz (California, District 25)
- John Sarbanes (Maryland, District 3)
- Jan Schakowsky (Illinois, District 9)
- Kim Schrier (Washington, District 8)
- Darren Soto (Florida, District 9)
- Lori Trahan (Massachusetts, District 3)
- Paul Tonko (New York, District 20)
- Marc Veasey (Texas, District 33)
- Tim Walberg (Michigan, District 5)
- Randy Weber (Texas, District 14)
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- 2/24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Subcommittee on Health members:
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- Nanette Barragan (California, District 44)
- Gus Bilirakis (Florida, District 12)
- Larry Bucshon (Indiana, District 8)
- Michael Burgess (Texas, District 26)
- Tony Cardenas (California, District 29)
- Buddy Carter (Georgia, District 1)
- Angie Craig (Minnesota, District 2)
- Dan Crenshaw (Texas, District 2)
- Debbie Dingell (Michigan, District 6)
- Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida, District 2)
- Anna Eshoo (California, District 16)
- Morgan Griffith (Virginia, District 9)
- Brett Guthrie (Kentucky, District 2)
- Diana Harshbarger (Tennessee, District 1)
- Richard Hudson (North Carolina, District 9)
- Bill Johnson (Ohio, District 6)
- John Joyce (Pennsylvania, District 13)
- Robin Kelly (Illinois, District 2)
- Ann McLane Kuster (New Hampshire, District 2)
- Bob Latta (Ohio, District 5)
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington, District 5)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa, District 1)
- Jay Obernolte (California, District 23)
- Frank Pallone, Jr. (New Jersey, District 6)
- Greg Pence (Indiana, District 6)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (Delaware, At Large)
- Raul Ruiz (California, District 25)
- John Sarbanes (Maryland, District 3)
- Kim Schrier (Washington, District 8)
- Lori Trahan (Massachusetts, District 3)
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H.R. 4757 [The CARGO Act]: To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the NIH from awarding any support for an activity or program that uses live animals in research unless the research occurs in the U.S.
This bill would prohibit the NIH from funding animal research in other countries.
Sponsors:
- Representatives:
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- Donald G. Davis (North Carolina, District 1)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick [Pennsylvania, District 1)
- Nancy Mace (South Carolina, District 1)
- Brian J. Mast (Florida, District 21)
- Troy E. Nehls (Texas, District 22)
- Dina Titus (Nevada, District 1) [SPONSOR]
- Guy Reschenthaler (Pennsylvania, District 14)
- Zachary Nunn (Iowa, District 3)
Status:
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- 7/19: Introduced in House.
- 7/19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce members:
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- Rick Allen (Georgia, District 12)
- Kelly Armstrong (North Dakota, At Large)
- Troy Balderson (Ohio, District 12)
- Nanette Barragan (California, District 44)
- Gus Bilirakis (Florida, District 12)
- Larry Bucshon (Indiana, District 8)
- Michael Burgess (Texas, District 26)
- Kat Cammack (Florida, District 3)
- Tony Cardenas (California, District 29)
- Buddy Carter (Georgia, District 1)
- Kathy Castor (Florida, District 14)
- Angie Craig (Minnesota, District 2)
- Yvette Clarke (New York, District 9)
- John Curtis (Utah, District 3)
- Diana Degette (Colorado, District 1)
- Debbie Dingell (Michigan, District 6)
- Jeff Duncan (South Carolina, District 3)
- Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida, District 2)
- Anna Eshoo (California, District 16)
- Lizzie Fletcher (Texas, District 7)
- Ross Fulcher (Idaho, District 1)
- Morgan Griffith (Virginia, District 9)
- Brett Guthrie (Kentucky, District 2)
- Diana Harshbarger (Tennessee, District 1)
- Richard Hudson (North Carolina, District 9)
- Bill Johnson (Ohio, District 6)
- Robin Kelly (Illinois, District 2)
- Ann McLane Kuster (New Hampshire, District 2)
- Bob Latta (Ohio, District 5)
- Debbie Lesko (Arizona, District 8)
- Doris Matsui (California, District 7)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa, District 1)
- Jay Obernolte (California, District 23)
- Frank Pallone, Jr. (New Jersey, District 6)
- Gary Palmer (Alabama, District 6)
- Greg Pence (Indiana, District 6)
- Scott Peters (California, District 50)
- August Pfluger (Texas, District 11)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (Delaware, At Large)
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington, District 5)
- Raul Ruiz (California, District 25)
- John Sarbanes (Maryland, District 3)
- Jan Schakowsky (Illinois, District 9)
- Kim Schrier (Washington, District 8)
- Darren Soto (Florida, District 9)
- Lori Trahan (Massachusetts, District 3)
- Paul Tonko (New York, District 20)
- Marc Veasey (Texas, District 33)
- Tim Walberg (Michigan, District 5)
- Randy Weber (Texas, District 14)
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S. 2555, H.R. 5041 [The Better CARE for Animals Act of 2023]: To amend the Animal Welfare Act to expand and improve the enforcement capabilities of the Attorney General.
This bill would enhance collaboration between the DOJ and USDA, enabling the DOJ to enforce the AWA more effectively.
Sponsors:
Representatives:
- Guy Reschenthaler (Pennsylvania, District 14) [SPONSOR]
- Mike Quigley (Illinois, District 5)
Status:
- 7/27: Introduced in House.
- 7/27: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- House Committee on Agriculture members:
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- Alma S. Adams (North Carolina, District 12)
- Mark Alford (Missouri, District 4)
- Don Bacon (Nebraska, District 2)
- James R. Baird (Indiana, District 4)
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (Georgia, District 2)
- Mike Bost (Illinois, District 12)
- Shontel M. Brown (Ohio, District 11)
- Nikki Budzinski (Illinois, District 13)
- Kat Cammack (Florida, District 3)
- Yadira Caraveo (Colorado, District 8)
- Salud O. Carbajal (California, District 24)
- Greg Casar (Texas, District 35)
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Oregon, District 5)
- Jim Costa (California, District 21)
- Angie Craig (Minnesota, District 2)
- Eric A. “Rick” Crawford (Arkansas, District 1)
- Jasmine Crockett (Texas, District 30)
- Sharice Davids (Kansas, District 3)
- Donald G. Davis (North Carolina, District 1)
- Monica De La Cruz (Texas, District 15)
- John S. Duarte (California, District 13)
- Scott DesJarlais (Tennessee, District 4)
- Randy Feenstra (Iowa, District 4)
- Brad Finstad (Minnesota, District 1)
- Jahana Hayes (Connecticut, District 5)
- Jonathan L. Jackson (Illinois, District 1)
- Ronny Jackson (Texas, District 13)
- Dusty Johnson (South Dakota, At Large)
- Trent Kelly (Mississippi, District 1)
- Doug LaMalfa (California, District 1)
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (New York, District 23)
- Frank D. Lucas (Oklahoma, District 3)
- Tracey Mann (Kansas, District 1)
- James P. McGovern (Massachusetts, District 2)
- Mary E. Miller (Illinois, District 15)
- Max L. Miller (Ohio, District 7)
- Marcus J. Malinaro (New York, District 19)
- Barry Moore (Alabama, District 2)
- Zachary Nunn (Iowa, District 3)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington, District 3)
- Chellie Pingree (Maine, District 1)
- John W. Rose (Tennessee, District 6)
- David Rouzer (North Carolina, District 7)
- Andrea Salinas (Oregon, District 6)
- Austin Scott (Georgia, District 8)
- David Scott (Georgia, District 13)
- Elissa Slotkin (Michigan, District 7)
- Eric Sorensen (Illinois, District 17)
- Darren Soto (Florida, District 9)
- Abigail Davis Spanberger (Virginia, District 7)
- Glenn Thompson (Pennsylvania, District 15)
- Jill N. Tokuda (Hawaii, District 2)
- Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin, District 3)
- Gabe Vasquez (New Mexico, District 2)
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S. 778 [The Cost Openness and Spending Transparency (COST) Act]: To require the disclosure of information relating to the cost of programs, projects, or activities carried out using Federal funds.
This bill would require public disclosure of the total cost to taxpayers for every project supported with federal funds.
Sponsors:
- Representatives:
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- Nancy Mace (South Carolina, District 1)
- Ralph Norman (South Carolina, District 5)
- William Timmons (South Carolina, District 4)
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- Senators:
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- Joni Ernst (Iowa) [SPONSOR]
- Mike Braun (Indiana)
- Rick Scott (Florida)
Status:
- 3/14: Senate – Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee members:
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- Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut)
- Thomas R. Carper (Delaware)
- Margaret Hassan (New Hampshire)
- Josh Hawley (Missouri)
- Ron Johnson (Wisconsin)
- James Lankford (Oklahoma)
- Roger Marshall (Kansas)
- Jon Ossoff (Georgia)
- Alex Padilla (California)
- Rand Paul (Kentucky) [RANKING MEMBER]
- Gary Peters (Michigan) [CHAIRMAN]
- Mitt Romney (Utah)
- Jacky Rosen (Nevada)
- Rick Scott (Florida)
- Kyrsten Sinema (Arizona)
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State Bills
Assembly Bill 357: An act to amend Section 1834.9 of the Civil Code, relating to animal testing.
This bill would revise an existing law – which requires the use of alternative, nonanimal testing methods in certain circumstances – by updating the definition of an alternative test method, expanding the types of products to which the law applies, and requiring the reporting of information about the use of alternative test methods. This bill would not affect the use of animals for biomedical research.
Sponsors:
- Assembly Members:
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- Brian Maienschein (District 76)
Status:
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- 2/2: From printer—may be heard in committee March 4.
- 2/9: Referred to Judiciary Committee.
- Assembly Judiciary Committee members:
- Brian Maienschein, Chair (District 76) [SPONSOR]
- Bill Essayli, Vice Chair (District 63)
- Damon Connolly (District 12)
- Diane Dixon (District 72)
- Matt Haney (District 17)
- Ash Kalra (District 25)
- Blanca Pacheco (District 64)
- Diane Papan (District 21)
- Eloise Gomez Reyes (District 50)
- Robert Rivas (District 29)
- Kate Sanchez (District 71)
- 3/8: From committee chair, with author’s amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
- 3/14: Set for hearing, 9am; From committee – Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR.
- 3/15: Read second time and amended.
- 3/16: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
- 5/18: From committee: Do pass. Read second time; ordered to third reading.
- 5/25: Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
- 5/31: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
- 6/1: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
- 6/14: Referred to Com. on JUD.
- 6/28: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
- Hearing scheduled for 8/14.
- 8/14: In committee: Referred to APPR suspense file.
- 9/1:
- From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
- Read second time and amended. Ordered Returned to second reading.
- 9/5: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
- 9/6:
- Read third time. Ordered to Assembly.
- In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after September 8 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.
Senate Docket 2181: An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing.
This bill, introduced by Massachusetts State Senator Mark Montigny and Representative Jack Patrick Lewis, would reduce the use of animals in cosmetics and household product testing by requiring manufacturers to use valid alternative (i.e., non-animal) test methods for product, product formulation, chemical, or ingredient testing whenever such alternatives are available. This bill would not affect the use of animals for biomedical research.
Sponsors:
- Senators:
- Mark Montigny (Second Bristol and Plymouth)
- John F. Keenan (Norfolk and Plymouth)
- Patrick O’Connor (First Plymouth and Norfolk)
- Representatives:
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- Brian M. Ashe (2nd Hampden)
- Michelle DuBois (10th Plymouth)
- Sean Garballey (23rd Middlesex)
- Denise C. Garlick (13th Norfolk)
- Jessica Ann Giannino (16th Suffolk)
- Natalie M. Higgins (4th Worcester)
- Vanna Howard (17th Middlesex)
- David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (17th Worcester)
- John Patrick Lewis (7th Middlesex)
- Adrian C. Madaro (1st Suffolk)
- Paul McMurtry (11th Norfolk)
- Samantha Montano (15th Suffolk)
- Brian W. Murray (10th Worcester)
- Steven Owens (29th Middlesex)
- Edward R. Philips (8th Norfolk)
- Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (12th Hampden)
- Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (14th Essex)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (1st Hampshire)
- Thomas M. Stanley (9th Middlesex)
- Steven George Xiarhos (5th Barnstable)
Status:
- 2/16:
- Senate – Referred to the committee on Public Health.
- Senate Public Health Committee members (JOINT):
- Julian Cyr (Cape and Islands), Chair
- Jacob R. Oliveria (Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester), Vice Chair
- John F. Keehan (Norfolk and Plymouth)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (First Worcester)
- Pavel M. Payano (First Essex)
- Patrick M. O’Connor (First Plymouth and Norfolk)
- Senate Public Health Committee members (JOINT):
- House – House concurred.
- Senate – Referred to the committee on Public Health.
- House Public Health Committee members (JOINT):
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- Majorie C. Decker (25th Middlesex), Chair
- Sally P. Kerans (13th Essex)
- Vanna Howard (17th Middlesex)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (8th Middlesex)
- Brian M. Ashe (2nd Hampden)
- Kristin E. Kassner (2nd Essex)
- Judith A. Garcia (11th Suffolk)
- Andres X. Vargas (3rd Essex)
- Kay Khan (11th Middlesex)
- Hannah Kane (11th Worcester), Ranking Minority
- Marc T. Lombardo (22nd Middlesex)
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- 7/17: Hearing scheduled for 7/26 9AM-1PM
Senate Bill 148 (together with SB149, “Teddy’s Law”): Animals: research facilities; reporting requirements and penalties for noncompliance.
This bill would require labs performing animal testing to submit annual reports to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
Sponsors:
- Dayna Polehanki (District 5)
- Rosemary Bayer (District 13)
- Mary Cavanagh (District 6)
- Stephanie Chang (District 3)
- Kevin Hertel (District 12)
- Veronica Klinefelt (District 11)
- Sean McCann (District 19)
- Mallory McMorrow IDistrict 8)
- Sue Shink (District 14)
- Paul Wojno (District 10)
Status:
- 3/7: Introduced; referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
- Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture members:
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- John Cherry (District 27), Majority Vice Chair
- Kevin Daley (District 26), Minority Vice Chair
- Michelle Hoitenga (District 36)
- Dayna Polehanki (District 5)
- Sue Shink (District 14), Chair
- Sam Singh (District 28)
- Roger Victory (District 30)
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- 6/14: Reported favorably without amendment; referred to Committee on the Whole.
- 6/28: Reported by Committee of the Whole favorably without amendment(s); placed on order of third reading; amendment(s) adopted; substitute (S-1) adopted; passed roll call # 424 Yeas 27 Nays 10 Excused 1 Not Voting
- 6/28: Received by House; read a first time; referred to Committee on Agriculture.
Senate Bill 97-FN: An Act relative to the use of animals in product testing.
Sponsored by five state senators and three state representatives, this bill would reduce the use of animals for cosmetics and household product testing by requiring that appropriate alternative (i.e., non-animal) test methods or strategies be used for ingredient or product testing whenever such alternatives are available. This bill would not affect the use of animals for biomedical research.
This bill would also require that manufacturers and contract testing facilities disclose all animal testing to the Attorney General.
Sponsors:
- Senators:
- Debra Altschiller (District 24)
- Jeb Bradley (District 03)
- Shannon Chandley (District 11)
- Donna Soucy (District 18)
- David Watters (District 04)
- Representatives:
- Jane Beaulieu (Hillsborough – District 19)
- Anita Burroughs (Carroll – District 2)
- Ellen Read (Rockingham – District 10)
Status:
- 1/19: Introduced and referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
- Senate Commerce Committee members:
- Bill Gannon, Chairman (District 23)
- Denise Ricciardi, Vice Chairman (District 09)
- Shannon Chandley (District 11) [BILL SPONSOR]
- Daniel Innis (District 07)
- Donna Soucy (District 18) [BILL SPONSOR]
- Senate Commerce Committee members:
- 1/24: Senate Commerce Committee hearing.
- 2/15: Senate Commerce Committee report re-referred to Committee.
- 2/22: Re-referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
- Senate Commerce Committee members:
- Bill Gannon, Chairman (District 23)
- Denise Ricciardi, Vice Chairman (District 09)
- Shannon Chandley (District 11) [BILL SPONSOR]
- Daniel Innis (District 07)
- Donna Soucy (District 18) [BILL SPONSOR]
- Senate Commerce Committee members:
House Bill 5559: Relating to Animals and Animal Husbandry – Cruelty to Animals.
This bill identifies “unnecessary” cosmetic testing as cruelty.
Sponsors:
- Representative Serpa
- Representative Edwards
Status:
- House:
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- 2/15: Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
- 3/31: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration.
- 4/4: Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
- 6/6: Scheduled for consideration; proposed substitute.
- 6/8: Committee recommends passage of Sub A.
- 6/9: Placed on House Calendar.
- 6/12: House passed Sub A.
- 6/12: Referred to Senate Judiciary.