Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act

# Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act (HR 456) – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would ban the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding any research that involves testing on dogs. If passed, it would prevent taxpayer money from going to biological, medical, or behavioral studies that use dogs as test subjects. The bill does not affect other federal agencies' research funding or privately funded studies—only those receiving NIH dollars. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts medical researchers and institutions that rely on NIH funding for studies involving dogs. It could affect the pace of certain medical research, though supporters argue that alternative testing methods exist.

Dog welfare advocates support the measure, while some in the medical research community may argue that certain types of research require animal testing to ensure safety before human trials. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL).