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This bill, titled the "Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act," prohibits the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting biomedical research involving vertebrate animal testing in specific foreign countries, namely China (including Hong Kong), Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The prohibition extends to direct research and funding through grants, contracts, or other financial mechanisms. Additionally, the Secretary can add other countries to this list after consulting with the Secretaries of State and Defense, but must provide a detailed report to key congressional committees within 60 days of such a determination. The bill aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer dollars from supporting animal experimentation in laboratories of nations considered adversarial or of concern to the United States. The specified congressional committees include appropriations, health, homeland security, and other relevant oversight committees from both the Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring comprehensive legislative review and transparency in the implementation of this research funding restriction.

Health and Social Services

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