HR2878-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 26, 2023

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

Healthcare Consumers Healthcare Science & Space Housing

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
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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
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Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill:
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill:
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Payne, Ms. Sánchez, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Healthcare Consumers Healthcare Science & Space Housing

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