Prohibits federally funded research using animals, mandates their release to sanctuaries, and promotes non-animal research methods.
The SPARE Act prohibits federal departments, agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and grantees from using animals in research, testing, and experimentation. Exceptions include clinical veterinary research, military animals, and service animals. Federal entities must release animals to sanctuaries, shelters, or individuals. The Act mandates the establishment of programs to transition to non-animal research methods and to award grants for this purpose. It also requires the development of a public database on released animals and mandates audits and congressional hearings on compliance.
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