HEARTS Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Feb 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
The HEARTS Act of 2022, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to promote alternatives to using animals in research and testing. It proposes establishing a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This center would develop and fund nonanimal research methods, such as advanced cell cultures and imaging systems, and train scientists in their use.
The bill would affect federal departments, agencies, and federally funded research entities that use animals. These entities would be required to develop and update plans for reducing animal use and report the number and types of animals they use to the new center. The center would create a standardized process for these reports and plans to be submitted and made public. Additionally, the NIH would be directed to provide incentives for nonanimal research and ensure these alternatives are considered when reviewing research proposals.
As of its introduction on February 14, 2023, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It must pass through this committee and then the full House before it could be considered by the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences Act of 2022 [sic] or the HEARTS Act of 2022 [sic]
This bill establishes a center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and requires other activities to promote alternatives to using animals in research and testing.
The duties of the center include developing nonanimal research models (e.g., advanced cell cultures and advanced imaging systems) and training scientists about the methods.
Additionally, if a federal department or agency or federally funded research entity uses animals for research and testing, it must develop and update plans for reducing such uses and periodically report on the number and types of animals that they use to the center. The center must establish a standard process for entities to submit and update their plans and reports and for making the plans and reports publicly available.
The NIH must also provide incentives for the use of nonanimal research and generally ensure that nonanimal alternatives are considered when reviewing and approving research applications and proposals. Further, NIH applications for research grants must include an assurance that nonanimal methods for carrying out the research are unavailable.
Timeline
24 Feb 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1024 do?
- The HEARTS Act of 2022, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to promote alternatives to using animals in research and testing. It proposes establishing a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This center would develop and fund nonanimal research methods, such as advanced cell cultures and imaging systems, and train scientists in their use. The bill would affect federal departments, agencies, and federally funded research entities that use animals. These entities would be required to develop and update plans for reducing animal use and report the number and types of animals they use to the new center. The center would create a standardized process for these reports and plans to be submitted and made public. Additionally, the NIH would be directed to provide incentives for nonanimal research and ensure these alternatives are considered when reviewing research proposals. As of its introduction on February 14, 2023, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It must pass through this committee and then the full House before it could be considered by the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 1024 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1024. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1024?
- H.R. 1024 was sponsored by Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1024?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (24 Feb 2023).
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