House bill · H.R. 10522 (119th Congress)
To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Department of Health and Human Services funds for the use of live dogs and live cats in biomedical research…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Nicholas A. Langworthy (U.S. Representative, NY-23, Republican)
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To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Department of Health and Human Services funds for the use of live dogs and live cats in biomedical research, to strengthen accountability for Federal research expenditures, and for other purposes.
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Summary
Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act This bill prohibits the use of funds made available to covered federal agencies for any biomedical research activity involving a live dog or cat. Covered agencies are agencies or offices within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that award, administer, or expend federal funds for biomedical research. This prohibition also applies to activities that materially facilitate biomedical research involving a live dog or cat (e.g., salaries, facility maintenance, and administrative support primarily related to such research). It does not apply to transportation and rehousing of animals previously used in biomedical research or observational activities that do not involve alteration of an animal’s normal environment or medical care. The prohibition applies to federal funds obligated or expended beginning 180 days after the bill is enacted. HHS may waive the prohibition in limited circumstances if necessary to respond to a specified emergency. Recipients of funding from covered agencies must make reasonable efforts to transfer dogs and cats no longer needed for research to rescue organizations or other appropriate entities. Further, recipients may only euthanize an animal if a veterinarian has determined euthanasia is necessary for animal welfare or public safety. If HHS determines that a recipient has violated a provision of the bill, it may withhold further funding to the recipient, recover funds expended in violation, and impose other administrative remedies. Finally, the Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the bill's implementation within three years after the bill takes effect.
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Sep 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Sep 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Sep 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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