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This bill, known as the "Federal Animal Research Accountability Act of 2025," aims to improve the transparency and accuracy of animal research data collected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The bill requires research entities receiving NIH funding to submit an annual form detailing the total number of animals used in research, categorized by species and the nature of their use. Specifically, the form must include: (1) the number of animals used in procedures involving no pain or distress, (2) the number of animals used in painful or distressing procedures where pain-relieving drugs were administered, (3) the number of animals used in painful or distressing procedures where pain-relieving drugs were not used due to potential research interference, and (4) the number of animals being bred or held for future research. The NIH Director is mandated to provide a standardized form to research entities' animal care committees and make the submitted information publicly accessible online within three months of filing. These new reporting requirements will take effect two years after the bill's enactment, giving research institutions time to adapt to the new reporting standards.

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