To require research facilities that use companion dogs, cats, or rabbits for research purposes and receive funding from the National Institutes of Health to offer such animals for adoption after completion of such research, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress the finds the following: The use of animals in research has been an issue of public concern since the mid-20th century, because animals used in research will, in most cases, experience fear and requires offering dogs, cats, or rabbits used in research facilities for adoption Section 495(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on tax rate changes, compliance mandates, definition changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, Science & Space, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress the finds the following: The use of animals in research has been an issue of public concern since the mid-20th century, because animals used in research will, in most cases, experience fear...
- Requires offering dogs, cats, or rabbits used in research facilities for adoption Section 495(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress the finds the following: The use of animals in research has been an issue of public concern since the mid-20th century, because animals used in research will, in most cases, experience fear and requires offering dogs, cats, or rabbits used in research facilities for adoption Section 495(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare, Science & Space, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress the finds the following: The use of animals in research has been an issue of public concern since the mid-20th century, because animals used in research will, in most cases, experience fear and requires offering dogs, cats, or rabbits used in research facilities for adoption Section 495(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Payne, Ms. Sánchez, …
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