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HEARTS Act of 2025
3/14/2025, 12:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1291
Bill 119 hr 1291, also known as the Alternatives to Animals in Research Act, aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act in order to prioritize nonanimal methods in research proposals funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The bill seeks to ensure that nonanimal methods are considered first, when applicable and feasible, in order to reduce the use of animals in research.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing. This center would be responsible for promoting and developing nonanimal methods for research, as well as providing resources and support for researchers looking to use alternative methods.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1291 is to encourage the use of nonanimal methods in research whenever possible, in order to reduce the number of animals used in scientific experiments. The bill aims to promote more ethical and humane research practices, while still advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing. This center would be responsible for promoting and developing nonanimal methods for research, as well as providing resources and support for researchers looking to use alternative methods.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1291 is to encourage the use of nonanimal methods in research whenever possible, in order to reduce the number of animals used in scientific experiments. The bill aims to promote more ethical and humane research practices, while still advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1291
Bill HR 1291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1291 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1291's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1291
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1291
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1291
To 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 National Institutes of Health, to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing, and for other purposes.
To 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 National Institutes of Health, to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing, and for other purposes.
Comments
Jiraiya Daly
570
10 months ago
I don't get this. How will it impact me?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1291
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