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WATCH Act

USA119th CongressHR-7165| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2026
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance oversight of animal research conducted abroad. It mandates that foreign laboratories receiving federal funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for biomedical and behavioral research involving animals must undergo quarterly inspections to ensure compliance with U.S. animal welfare requirements. The Secretary, in consultation with foreign authorities, will establish the inspection process, which evaluates the operation of animal care committees , the review of animal care and treatment, and proper record-keeping procedures . Upon successful inspection, a certification of compliance will be issued and made publicly accessible by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare. Laboratories failing to comply will be granted a reasonable opportunity for corrective action . Persistent non-compliance can result in the suspension or revocation of their federal grants or contracts. The bill also requires coordination with foreign governments to facilitate its implementation while respecting national sovereignty.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1104
Introduced in Senate
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1104
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1104: WATCH Act

WATCH Act

USA119th CongressHR-7165| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance oversight of animal research conducted abroad. It mandates that foreign laboratories receiving federal funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for biomedical and behavioral research involving animals must undergo quarterly inspections to ensure compliance with U.S. animal welfare requirements. The Secretary, in consultation with foreign authorities, will establish the inspection process, which evaluates the operation of animal care committees , the review of animal care and treatment, and proper record-keeping procedures . Upon successful inspection, a certification of compliance will be issued and made publicly accessible by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare. Laboratories failing to comply will be granted a reasonable opportunity for corrective action . Persistent non-compliance can result in the suspension or revocation of their federal grants or contracts. The bill also requires coordination with foreign governments to facilitate its implementation while respecting national sovereignty.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1104
Introduced in Senate
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1104
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1104: WATCH Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted