Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 2021)
Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021
This bill establishes the National Center for Alternatives to Animal Research and Testing within the National Institutes of Health to promote alternatives to animal research and testing and to reduce the number of animals used in such research and testing.
In addition, federal departments or agencies and federally funded research entities that use animals for research and testing must develop plans to reduce the use of animals in their activities. They must also annually report the number of animals that they use to the center, and the center must make this information publicly available.
What just happenedJul 26, 2021
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Hastings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2021
- Jul 26, 2021FloorH8D000
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Hastings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 11, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221-222)
- Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House