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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.

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4172

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Alternate 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

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Jayla O'Brien

1,107

5 months ago

I support this bill. How will it impact those who rely on animal research for medical advancements?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4172

Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
MaineRepublican
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
MichiganDemocrat

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