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Summary of Bill HR 3246
The bill, H.R. 3246 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 7, 2025, aims to modify the Animal Welfare Act to enable the adoption or relocation of specific animals employed in federal research settings, potentially excluding them from laboratory usage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3246
Bill HR 3246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill HR 3246 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2025. Bill HR 3246's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of May 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3246
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
11Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
216Democrat Cosponsors
153Republican Cosponsors
63Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3246
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3246
To amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes.
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Comments

Ayaan Wooten
724
11 months ago
I don't think this is a good idea. It could have negative consequences.

Halle Deal
767
11 months ago
Not sure about this bill allowing animals from research to be adopted.

Celia Sherrill
746
11 months ago
This bill is so bad, it will hurt me and my family. Why is this happening?

Calvin Lynn
723
11 months ago
This bill is bad for animals. It should not be allowed. It will hurt them. I don't like it. #NoToHR3246
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3246
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