Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Tens of millions of animals are used annually in federally funded research, including dogs, cats, rabbits, primates, and other species. (2) Many of these animals cost thousands of tax dollars each, burdening taxpayers with billions of dollars annually in inefficient and unnecessary research costs. (3) Modern non-animal research alternatives, such as human-cell-based models, artificial intelligence, and organ-on-chip technology, provide more reliable and ethical research methods. (4) The continued use of animals in federally funded research contradicts existing Three Rs (Reduce, Refine, Replace) policy goals aimed at reducing reliance on animal models. (5) Many animals used in federally funded research are viable for adoption or sanctuary placement upon the cessation of experiments.