Prohibits NIH from funding animal research outside the U.S. unless conducted within the country.

The CARGO Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from funding any research involving live animals unless the research takes place in the United States. This includes grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or technical assistance. The bill highlights concerns about the lack of oversight of foreign organizations conducting animal research funded by the U.S., which has led to animal mistreatment. The term "United States" includes the several states, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. territories or possessions.

Prohibits NIH from funding animal research outside the U.S. unless conducted within the country.

The CARGO Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health from funding any research involving live animals unless the research takes place in the United States. This includes grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or technical assistance. The bill highlights concerns about the lack of oversight of foreign organizations conducting animal research funded by the U.S., which has led to animal mistreatment. The term "United States" includes the several states, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. territories or possessions.