S.4172

AFTER Act of 2026 Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026

Introduced·3/24/26

Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to facilitate the retirement of animals used in.

The Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of animals used in federal research. It mandates that federal research facilities promulgate regulations to facilitate the adoption or placement of animals deemed suitable for retirement. These animals must be placed with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals intending to keep them as pets.

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Current
Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

2
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)