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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1085· House(119-HR-1085)

CARGO Act of 2025

Rep. Nehls
Age: 58 years
Texas
Introduced
2/6/2025
Last activity
2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Troy Nehls
Cosponsors
Republican - 21Democrat - 8
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from providing support for any activity or program that uses live animals in research unless that research takes place within the United States. The legislation targets the awarding of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or technical assistance for such research. It includes a specific definition of the United States to include states, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. territory or possession.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5

    The bill limits the scope of NIH funding by prohibiting support for animal research conducted outside of the United States.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The bill addresses concerns regarding the lack of oversight and potential misrepresentation of animal welfare in foreign research.

The opposite

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5

    The bill stops the provision of NIH support and grants to foreign organizations for animal research projects.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?-3

    The bill prevents the NIH from funding specific types of animal research conducted internationally.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?-3

    The bill prohibits the NIH from providing grants or technical assistance for animal research that occurs outside the United States.