HELP PETS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits federal funding for painful research on dogs and cats. The bill would bar federal funds to any institution of higher education that conducts or funds research on dogs or cats classified in pain category D or E beginning 180 days after enactment.
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- Colleges and universities would become ineligible for federal research funds if they perform or support painful experiments on dogs or cats.
- Researchers could no longer use federal grants for pain-category D or E experiments involving dogs or cats.
- Clinical veterinary research on dogs or cats with naturally occurring disease is exempt, and activities tied to service animals or military animals are also exempt.
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Colleges lose funds for painful pet tests
If enacted, starting 180 days after enactment, colleges and universities that conduct or fund painful research on dogs or cats would not be able to receive any federal money. Painful research means studies the Department of Agriculture classifies as pain category D or E. The bill would not block clinical veterinary research that treats a dog or cat’s naturally occurring illness or injury. It would also exempt physical exams, training, or studies related to service animals or military animals.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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