A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Accountability in Foreign Animal Research Act," aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for animal experimentation in labs located in or controlled by specific foreign countries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. It also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to add other countries of concern to the list. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must report to Congress when a country is added to the list.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill improves government transparency by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on additions to the list of foreign countries.
- Scored +1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal power by giving the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to restrict funding to foreign countries.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -2
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill may hinder some research by limiting where funds can be spent, which might slow the development of new treatments.
- Scored -2
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill could strain diplomatic relations with countries where research is restricted.
- Scored -1
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
If research is slowed down, potential future treatments for age-related diseases could be delayed, negatively affecting seniors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The bill, as stated in Section 2, could lead to more ethical use of taxpayer money by ensuring it does not support animal experimentation in countries considered adversarial. This might appeal to people concerned about animal welfare and the use of public funds.
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The reporting requirement in Section 2(c) ensures transparency and accountability. This could be seen as a positive step, allowing the public to see which countries are added to the list of concerns and the reasoning behind those decisions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill, as stated in Section 2, might hinder scientific progress if research in the specified countries is significantly impacted. If researchers in the United States are unable to collaborate or fund research in these countries, it could slow down the development of new treatments or cures for diseases, which would be a negative outcome for people needing such treatments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — If research is slowed down, potential future treatments for disabilities could be delayed. Would retired people be better off under this? — If research is slowed down, potential future treatments for age-related diseases could be delayed, negatively affecting retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — If research is slowed down, potential future treatments for age-related diseases could be delayed, negatively affecting seniors. Would students be better off under this? — Students may have fewer opportunities for research in affected countries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill improves government transparency by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on additions to the list of foreign countries. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by giving the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to restrict funding to foreign countries.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill may hinder some research by limiting where funds can be spent, which might slow the development of new treatments.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill could strain diplomatic relations with countries where research is restricted.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill could negatively impact scientific research by limiting funding to specific countries.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana