3
7
7
AFTER Act of 2026
4/6/2026, 1:26 PM
Summary of Bill S 4172
The bill, designated as S. 4172 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 24, 2026, aims to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the retirement of specific animals utilized in federal research activities.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 4172
Bill S 4172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2026. Bill S 4172 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2026. Bill S 4172's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582) as of March 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4172
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4172
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4172
AFTER Act of 2026
AFTER Act of 2026
Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes.
Comments
Jayla O'Brien
807
21 days ago
I support this bill. How will it impact those who rely on animal research for medical advancements?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4172
Latest Bills
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Bill HR 8206April 15, 2026
A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4155April 15, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Bill S 1383April 15, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Bill HR 8029April 15, 2026
United States Secret Service Reserve Fund Act of 2026
Bill HR 8058April 15, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional catch-up contributions for certain family caregivers.
Bill S 4291April 15, 2026
A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
Bill SRES 668April 15, 2026
A resolution honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Bill SRES 667April 15, 2026
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 669April 15, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 15, 2026