S.1802

Bans NIH from funding animal research overseas unless conducted in the U.S.

The CARGO Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding any research involving live animals unless the research takes place within the United States. This bill responds to concerns about the lack of oversight and potential mistreatment of animals in foreign research projects funded by NIH. The prohibition applies to all forms of support, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The definition of the United States includes all states, territories, and possessions.