Bill · H.R. 1802· House(119-HR-1802)
SPARE Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Sponsored by
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SPARE Act aims to prohibit the use of animals in all federally funded research, testing, and experimentation. To assist this transition, the bill establishes a Federal Research Modernization Fund to provide grants, training, and collaboration opportunities for non-animal methods. It also mandates an Animal Release Program to ensure retired research animals are ethically rehomed into sanctuaries, shelters, or with individuals. While some research types have delayed implementation periods, the bill includes specific exceptions for clinical veterinary research and certain military or service animal studies. Compliance will be monitored through annual audits by the Comptroller General and periodic reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill promotes the ethical treatment and rehoming of animals, which aligns with improved environmental and animal welfare protections.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases federal oversight and authority over research practices and the management of research animals.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates public databases and reports to Congress to increase transparency in animal research and rehoming.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Research entities may face significant civil penalties and loss of grant eligibility for non-compliance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Taxpayer Savings: The bill notes that many animals used in research cost thousands of tax dollars each, which currently burdens taxpayers with billions of dollars in inefficient costs (Section 2).
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Advancement of Research Methods: The bill promotes the adoption of modern, non-animal alternatives like human-cell-based models, artificial intelligence, and organ-on-chip technology, which are described as more reliable and ethical (Section 2).
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Support for Research Transition: Through the Federal Research Modernization Fund, the bill provides competitive grants to help transition research to non-animal methods, offers training to contractors, and facilitates collaboration between entities (Section 3(e)).
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Ethical Treatment of Animals: The bill ensures that retired research animals are placed in suitable environments, such as accredited sanctuaries, animal rescue organizations, or licensed animal shelters (Section 3(f)).
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Support for Non-Profits: At least one grant awarded through the modernization fund must go to a non-profit rescue or rehabilitation organization (Section 3(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for Research Entities: Federal contractors, subcontractors, or grantees that violate the prohibition may be subject to civil penalties of up to $250,000 (Section 3(b)).
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Loss of Funding: Federal contractors, subcontractors, and grantees found in violation may be prohibited from receiving Federal research grants for a specified period (Section 3(b)).
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Strict Compliance Requirements for Agencies: Federal departments and agencies that violate the act must implement correction plans prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Director of the NIH (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York