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Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6660| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Jared Moskowitz

Jared Moskowitz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025" aims to significantly reduce and ultimately replace animal testing for regulatory purposes by prohibiting the submission of animal test data to specified federal agencies when scientifically satisfactory non-animal test methods are available and accepted. This legislation applies to data submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Food and Drug Administration, ensuring a broad impact across various regulated products and substances. The core intent is to prioritize humane and scientifically advanced alternatives over traditional animal testing methods. The bill outlines specific exceptions, such as for data generated before the Act's enactment, data required by foreign regulatory authorities, or when an agency explicitly requests animal testing with clear justification due to the unavailability of appropriate non-animal alternatives. If animal testing is deemed necessary under these limited circumstances, regulated entities are mandated to minimize the number of animals used and reduce any potential pain, suffering, or distress. Non-compliance with these provisions can lead to agencies refusing to accept the submitted data and imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation . Additionally, agencies must issue guidance, revise regulations, and publish annual reports on the use of non-animal methods, making this progress publicly accessible.
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Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Environmental Protection

Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6660| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
The "Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025" aims to significantly reduce and ultimately replace animal testing for regulatory purposes by prohibiting the submission of animal test data to specified federal agencies when scientifically satisfactory non-animal test methods are available and accepted. This legislation applies to data submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Food and Drug Administration, ensuring a broad impact across various regulated products and substances. The core intent is to prioritize humane and scientifically advanced alternatives over traditional animal testing methods. The bill outlines specific exceptions, such as for data generated before the Act's enactment, data required by foreign regulatory authorities, or when an agency explicitly requests animal testing with clear justification due to the unavailability of appropriate non-animal alternatives. If animal testing is deemed necessary under these limited circumstances, regulated entities are mandated to minimize the number of animals used and reduce any potential pain, suffering, or distress. Non-compliance with these provisions can lead to agencies refusing to accept the submitted data and imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation . Additionally, agencies must issue guidance, revise regulations, and publish annual reports on the use of non-animal methods, making this progress publicly accessible.
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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jared Moskowitz

Jared Moskowitz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Dina Titus (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted