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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
3/25/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1657
Bill 119 HR 1657, also known as the Humane Cosmetics Act, aims to significantly limit the practice of animal testing for cosmetics in the United States. The bill seeks to promote the use of alternative testing methods that do not involve animals, such as in vitro testing and computer modeling.
Under this legislation, companies would be prohibited from conducting or commissioning animal testing for cosmetic products or ingredients. Additionally, the bill would ban the sale of any cosmetic products in the US that have been tested on animals.
The Humane Cosmetics Act also includes provisions to encourage the development and use of alternative testing methods, as well as to promote international cooperation on the issue of animal testing for cosmetics. Overall, this bill represents a significant step towards ending the cruel and unnecessary practice of animal testing in the cosmetics industry, while also promoting innovation and progress in the field of cosmetic safety testing.
Under this legislation, companies would be prohibited from conducting or commissioning animal testing for cosmetic products or ingredients. Additionally, the bill would ban the sale of any cosmetic products in the US that have been tested on animals.
The Humane Cosmetics Act also includes provisions to encourage the development and use of alternative testing methods, as well as to promote international cooperation on the issue of animal testing for cosmetics. Overall, this bill represents a significant step towards ending the cruel and unnecessary practice of animal testing in the cosmetics industry, while also promoting innovation and progress in the field of cosmetic safety testing.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1657
Bill HR 1657 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1657 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1657's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1657
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
11Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
320Democrat Cosponsors
300Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1657
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1657
To substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics, and for other purposes.
To substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1657
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