Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025
Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025
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# Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Replace Animal Tests Act of 2025 (HR 6660) aims to reduce or eliminate animal testing by promoting the development and use of alternative testing methods. While specific details aren't available in the basic bill information, legislation with this title typically seeks to require or incentivize companies and government agencies to use non-animal alternatives—such as computer simulations, artificial human tissue models, and other laboratory methods—instead of testing products and chemicals on animals. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics manufacturers, chemical producers, and research institutions that currently use animals for safety testing. It could also affect regulatory agencies like the FDA that oversee product approval.
Additionally, it may influence consumers by potentially changing how quickly new products reach the market or affecting product availability. **Current Status** HR 6660 was introduced by Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, the bill has not advanced to become law.
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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.