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DemocratBill · H.R. 1657· House(119-HR-1657)

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

Rep. Beyer
Age: 76 years
Virginia
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Donald Beyer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 145Republican - 13
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025. Starting one year after it is enacted, it makes conducting cosmetic animal testing in the United States illegal. It also bans selling or transporting cosmetic products in interstate commerce if they were developed using animal testing after that date. The bill restricts relying on new animal testing data to prove a cosmetic is safe, with certain specific exceptions. It allows the Secretary to issue civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation. Finally, the bill sets uniform national rules by preventing individual states from creating different prohibitions or requirements regarding cosmetic animal testing.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7

    The bill provides significant animal welfare protections by banning cosmetic animal testing.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5

    The bill enhances consumer safety and ethical standards by restricting animal testing in products.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill increases federal oversight and prohibits states from enacting different animal testing regulations.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill restricts the ability of states to establish their own unique prohibitions on animal testing.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    Manufacturers face potential compliance costs and significant civil penalties for violations.