H.R. 1291 · 119th Congress
HEARTS Act of 2025
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Scholten
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Himes
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Tokuda
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Lee
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Fitzpatrick
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Carson5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2025 or the HEARTS Act of 2025
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 13, 2025
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2025 or the HEARTS Act of 2025
This bill establishes a center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and requires other activities to promote alternatives to using animals in research and testing.
The duties of the center include developing nonanimal research models (e.g., advanced cell cultures, advanced imaging systems) and training scientists about the methods.
Additionally, if an agency or other entity conducting federally funded research uses animals for research and testing, it must develop and update a plan for reducing such use and periodically report to the center the number and types of animals it uses.
The NIH must also provide incentives for the use of nonanimal research and generally ensure that nonanimal alternatives are considered when reviewing research proposals. Further, applications for NIH research grants must include an assurance that nonanimal methods for carrying out the research are unavailable.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: HEARTS Act of 2025
Also known as: Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2025
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 13, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.