AFTER Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 707

Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2023 or the AFTER Act of 2023

This bill requires departments, agencies, or instrumentalities that operate federal research facilities or exhibit animals to promulgate regulations that facilitate and encourage the adoption of certain animals that are suitable for retirement.

Current Status of Bill S 707

Bill S 707 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 707 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023.  Bill S 707's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S716) as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 707

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
19
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 707

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 707

AFTER Act of 2023AFTER Act of 2023Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2023A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes.
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