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Introduced
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Violet's Law", amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish standards for the adoption and non-laboratory placement of animals used in federal research. Specifically, the bill requires federal research facilities to develop guidelines within one year that facilitate the adoption of eligible animals (defined as dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, or rabbits) that are no longer needed for research and deemed suitable for release. The bill defines specific criteria for animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, and animal shelters that can receive these animals, including requirements such as being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, not engaging in commercial trade of animals, and not breeding or using the animals for performance or exhibition. Animals must be certified by a licensed veterinarian as free of infectious diseases or physical abnormalities before being released. The goal is to provide a compassionate pathway for research animals to be adopted or placed in appropriate care facilities after their use in scientific research, ensuring their well-being and potential for a life outside laboratory settings.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (45)
Nancy Mace (R)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Don Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuy García (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Jared Huffman (D),
John James (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Young Kim (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Lucy McBath (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Scott Perry (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
David Scott (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 05/07/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3246/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3246/BILLS-119hr3246ih.pdf |
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