To amend section 495 of the Public Health Service Act to require inspections of foreign laboratories conducting biomedical and behavioral research to ensure compliance with applicable animal welfare requirements, and for other purposes.

# HR 7165 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the U.S. government to inspect foreign laboratories that conduct medical and behavioral research on animals to ensure they follow animal welfare standards. Currently, foreign research facilities that receive U.S. federal funding or conduct research on behalf of U.S. institutions may not be subject to the same inspection requirements as domestic labs. The bill aims to close this gap by extending oversight to these international facilities. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects foreign research institutions that work with U.S. partners or receive U.S.

funding, as well as American research institutions that outsource animal research abroad. It could also impact U.S. federal agencies that fund or oversee such research, which would need to establish inspection procedures. **Current Status:** HR 7165 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. The bill was introduced by Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. No further action has been taken at this time.