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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 19, 2025 Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and Mr. BOOKER) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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 "Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas Act of 2025" (CARGO Act), aims to prohibit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from providing financial support for research involving live animals if the research is conducted outside of the United States. The bill is based on findings that from fiscal years 2011 to 2021, NIH provided approximately $2.2 billion to foreign organizations for animal research, and these organizations lack proper oversight, potentially leading to animal welfare concerns. Specifically, the bill would amend 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, which for the purposes of this bill includes all U.S. states, territories, and possessions. The legislation stems from concerns about the self-reporting nature of animal welfare information by foreign research organizations and the potential for misrepresentation of animal treatment in research projects funded by U.S. taxpayer money.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1802/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1802/BILLS-119s1802is.pdf |
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