What does Preamble of SPARE Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit the use of animals in federally funded research, promote the adoption of humane and scientifically advanced alternatives, and ensure the ethical rehoming of retired research animals, and for other purposes,' aims to prohibit the use of animals in federally funded research. The bill seeks to promote the adoption of humane and scientifically advanced alternatives to animal research. It also intends to ensure the ethical rehoming of retired research animals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SPARE Act do?

This bill is formally titled Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics Act.

What does FINDINGS. of SPARE Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the use of animals in federally funded research. Millions of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and primates, are used annually in such research. The use of these animals reportedly costs taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Modern non-animal research alternatives are presented as more reliable and ethical. The continued use of animals is stated to contradict existing 'Three Rs' policy goals. The section notes that many research animals are potentially suitable for adoption or sanctuary placement.

What does PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN RESEARCH, TESTING, AND EXPERIMENTATION of SPARE Act do?

This section generally prohibits Federal departments, agencies, contractors, subcontractors, or grantees from authorizing or engaging in research, testing, and experimentation utilizing an animal. Civil penalties of up to $250,000 may be imposed on contractors, subcontractors, or grantees who violate the prohibition. If a violation is determined, Federal departments or agencies may be required to implement a corrective plan, and contractors or grantees may be prohibited from receiving Federal research grants. Certain types of research are subject to delayed application: cosmetic, toxicity, or basic psychological/behavioral research has an 18-month delay, while biomedical or drug testing has a three-year delay. Exceptions exist for clinical veterinary research and research involving military or service animals. Research utilizing animals may be authorized if Congress enacts a joint resolution after a specific application process. The Federal Research Modernization Fund is established to transition research away from animal use and provide training to contractors. Federally funded research facilities must establish a program to release animals used in prohibited research to rescue organizations, sanctuaries, shelters, or individuals. The Comptroller General will audit compliance with this section annually, and Congress will hold hearings on the findings. In cases of conflict, this section supersedes the Animal Welfare Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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SPARE Act

Last updated: 3/28/2025 · Introduced: 3/3/2025

Author: Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill generally prohibits the use of animals in federally funded research, testing, and experimentation, with exceptions for clinical veterinary research and military/service animals.
The bill establishes a Federal Research Modernization Fund to support the transition to non-animal research methods and provides training for researchers.
Federally funded research facilities must create programs to release animals used in prohibited research to rescue organizations, sanctuaries, shelters, or individuals.

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