Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments

Summary#

This bill would bar the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from using federal money to carry out biological, medical, or behavioral research that involves testing dogs. The bill text says: "No Federal funds made available to the National Institutes of Health may be used for the purposes of conducting biological, medical, or behavioral research involving the testing of dogs." The bill was introduced January 15, 2025, by Representative W. Steube and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What it means for you#

• If you are a researcher who receives NIH federal funding and your work involves testing dogs, NIH funds could not be used for that work.
• If you work at NIH, federal funds could not be used to conduct research that tests dogs.
• For members of the public, the bill changes what types of dog-related research NIH federal funds can support.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

Based on the bill text and short title, supporters seek to stop NIH from using federal funds for research that tests dogs. The bill’s title is "Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act." The sponsor listed is Representative W. Steube.

Opponents' View#

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