HEARTS Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2019)
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2019 or the HEARTS Act of 2019
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to promote nonanimal research methods. Specifically, NIH must (1) provide incentives for nonanimal research and (2) require the evaluation of viable nonanimal methods before approving animal-based research.
Additionally, NIH applications for research grants must include (1) harm-benefit analyses for animal-based research proposals and (2) assurance that nonanimal methods for such research are not available.
What just happenedFeb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House