What does Preamble of Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars for animal experimentation in laboratories located in adversarial nations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 28, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON FUNDING RESEARCH ON ANIMALS IN CERTAIN FOREIGN of Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting biomedical research involving vertebrate animal testing in certain foreign countries. Specifically, research is prohibited in facilities or entities located in, or controlled by, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation. The Secretary can also designate other foreign countries as 'foreign countries of concern' for this purpose, in consultation with the Secretaries of State and Defense. The Secretary must report to Congress within 60 days of designating a country as a 'foreign country of concern,' detailing the reasoning behind the determination. The report must be submitted to specific committees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act

Last updated: 4/28/2025 · Introduced: 4/28/2025

Author: Lisa McClain (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for animal research conducted in China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services can designate additional foreign countries as 'foreign countries of concern' for animal research funding restrictions.
The Secretary must report to Congress when designating a 'foreign country of concern,' explaining the rationale for the designation.

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