HealthResearch and developmentResearch administration and fundingAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsNational Institutes of Health (NIH)
Why This Matters
This bill prevents the National Institutes of Health from giving money for animal research done outside the U.S. to ensure better animal welfare standards and oversight.
If you support animal welfare, this bill could help ensure better treatment of animals in research funded by U.S. taxpayers.
Who this affects
Researchers · Organizations conducting animal research
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops the National Institutes of Health from funding animal research outside the United States.
2It requires all research using live animals to take place within the United States.
3The bill aims to improve oversight of animal welfare in research funded by American taxpayers.
4It highlights concerns about mistreatment of animals in foreign research projects.
