Bill · H.R. 6660· House(119-HR-6660)
Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Moskowitz
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025 aims to prioritize non-animal testing methods over animal tests when they are available and accepted by regulatory agencies. It makes it unlawful for entities to submit data derived from animal tests if a non-animal method can meet the information requirements. The bill includes specific exceptions for data generated before enactment, certain foreign requirements, and specific requests from covered agencies. It also requires regulated entities to minimize animal use and suffering when animal testing is still necessary. Furthermore, covered agencies must issue guidance, revise regulations, and publish annual progress reports regarding these testing methods.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that covered agencies publish annual reports on animal testing data available on their websites.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill promotes the use of non-animal methods which aligns with broader goals of reducing animal use in scientific research.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The bill increases transparency regarding the types of testing conducted on products submitted to regulatory agencies.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The bill introduces new compliance requirements and potential $10,000 civil penalties for entities submitting data.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of animal use: Entities must ensure the number of animals used is reduced to the minimum possible when non-satisifactory methods are not available (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Minimization of animal suffering: Regulated entities are required to reduce pain, suffering, distress, or lasting harm to the minimum when animal tests are used (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Increased transparency: Covered agencies must publish annual progress reports regarding the use of animal and non-animal test methods on an internet website (Section 2(f)(1) and 2(f)(3)(A)).
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Public access to data: The information collected regarding animal use, species, and types of testing must be made publicly available, excluding personal or proprietary details (Section 2(f)(2) and 2(f)(3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial penalties for entities: Any person who violates the provisions of this act may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Risk of data rejection: A covered agency has the authority to refuse to accept animal testing data that was generated in violation of the rules established in this section (Section 2(d)(1)).
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
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Small Business Support-2
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California