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To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from awarding any support for an activity or program that uses live animals in research unless the research occurs in the United States, and for other purposes.
2/26/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1085
Bill 119 hr 1085, also known as the "Animal Research Accountability Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to restrict the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from providing funding for any research that involves the use of live animals, unless the research is conducted within the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support research that involves the use of live animals in countries outside of the United States.
The main purpose of this bill is to promote accountability and transparency in animal research funded by the NIH. By limiting funding for research involving live animals to only those conducted within the United States, the bill aims to ensure that research standards and ethical guidelines are upheld. This will also help to prevent the potential mistreatment of animals in research settings.
Overall, the Animal Research Accountability Act seeks to protect animals used in research funded by the NIH and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered support from both sides of the aisle.
The main purpose of this bill is to promote accountability and transparency in animal research funded by the NIH. By limiting funding for research involving live animals to only those conducted within the United States, the bill aims to ensure that research standards and ethical guidelines are upheld. This will also help to prevent the potential mistreatment of animals in research settings.
Overall, the Animal Research Accountability Act seeks to protect animals used in research funded by the NIH and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered support from both sides of the aisle.
Current Status of Bill HR 1085
Bill HR 1085 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1085 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1085's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1085
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
17Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1085
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1085
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from awarding any support for an activity or program that uses live animals in research unless the research occurs in the United States, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from awarding any support for an activity or program that uses live animals in research unless the research occurs in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1085
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