Bill > HR6660

This bill, titled the "Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025," aims to reduce and eventually replace the use of animal testing for regulatory purposes by mandating the use of scientifically satisfactory non-animal test methods whenever they are available and accepted by regulatory agencies. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for entities to submit data derived from animal tests to covered agencies—which include the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Food and Drug Administration—if a non-animal test method exists and is accepted by the agency, or if the agency has granted a waiver. The bill outlines several exceptions, such as for data generated before the law's enactment, for tests conducted abroad to meet foreign requirements, or when existing data is insufficient and no satisfactory non-animal method was practically available despite efforts. If animal testing is still necessary, regulated entities must minimize the number of animals used and reduce any pain or distress. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including refusal to accept data and civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation, and requires covered agencies to issue guidance on non-animal methods, revise regulations accordingly, and publish annual progress reports detailing animal use, waivers, and the purpose of different testing methods, with this information to be made publicly available while protecting personal and proprietary data.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6660/all-info