Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2021
Summary
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2021 or the HEARTS Act of 2021 This bill expands the responsibilities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to promote research methods that do not use animals. Specifically, the NIH must (1) provide incentives for nonanimal research, and (2) require the evaluation of viable nonanimal alternatives before approving any research that involves animals. Additionally, NIH applications for research grants involving animals must include an assurance that nonanimal methods for such research are not available.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 23, 2021
Last action Jun 24, 2021
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jun 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jun 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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