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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
an activity or program that uses live animals in research unless the research occurs in the United States, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Mr. NEHLS (for himself, Ms. TITUS, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. KIM, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. GOODEN, and Mr. MACKENZIE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the CARGO Act of 2025, aims to prohibit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from providing financial support for any research involving live animals that takes place outside of the United States. The bill is motivated by concerns about the lack of oversight of animal research conducted in foreign countries, noting that between fiscal years 2011 and 2021, NIH provided approximately $2.2 billion to foreign organizations for animal research projects. The legislation highlights that NIH does not directly inspect these foreign organizations, which rely on self-reporting of animal welfare information, potentially leading to misrepresentation and mistreatment of research animals. The bill specifically amends the Public Health Service Act to prevent NIH from awarding any grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or technical assistance for animal research conducted outside the United States, with "United States" being defined to include all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions. By restricting funding to only U.S.-based animal research, the bill seeks to ensure more rigorous oversight and protection of animals used in scientific studies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
Troy Nehls (R)*,
Vern Buchanan (R),
Don Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Young Kim (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
David Schweikert (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1085/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1085/BILLS-119hr1085ih.pdf |
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