Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 23, 2021)
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2021 or the HEARTS Act of 2021
This bill expands the responsibilities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to promote research methods that do not use animals. Specifically, the NIH must (1) provide incentives for nonanimal research, and (2) require the evaluation of viable nonanimal alternatives before approving any research that involves animals.
Additionally, NIH applications for research grants involving animals must include an assurance that nonanimal methods for such research are not available.
What just happenedJun 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 23, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jun 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 23, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House