United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 1024 — HEARTS Act of 2022

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that nonanimal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research to be conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing and introduces requirements to prioritize nonanimal methods in NIH research proposals.

  • 42 U.S.C. 289d

    shall establish guidelines for the following: → , with respect to all research conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, do the following: (1) Establish and maintain animal care guidelines for the following:

    The guidelines now include a focus on establishing animal care protocols while incorporating an emphasis on nonanimal research methods.

  • 42 U.S.C. 289d

    (2) Establish a system of meaningful incentives to encourage the use of existing humane and scientifically satisfactory nonanimal methods in research proposals.

    Introduces incentives to promote the use of nonanimal methods in research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 289d

    (3) Ensure that, before any research involving the use of animals is approved or performed all scientifically satisfactory nonanimal methods for obtaining the results sought have been fully evaluated.

    Mandates evaluation of nonanimal methods before approving animal-based research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 289d

    (4) Ensure that-- (A) research proposals are reviewed by at least one person who has expertise in nonanimal research methods; and (B) reviewers of the research proposals have access to a reference librarian with expertise in evaluating the adequacy of the searches for nonanimal methods described in the research proposals.

    Ensures expert and resource support for evaluating nonanimal research methods in proposals.

  • 42 U.S.C. 289d

    (5) Establish and maintain research proposal guidelines for conducting thorough searches for nonanimal alternatives to the use of animals for biomedical and behavioral research.

    Creates guidelines for researchers to thoroughly search for and consider nonanimal alternatives.

  • 42 U.S.C. 281

    27 → 28

    Increases the authorized number of national research institutes and centers to include the new center.

  • 42 U.S.C. 281

    (25) The National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing.

    Establishes a new national center dedicated to developing alternatives to animal research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 287

    SEC. 485E. ESTABLISHMENT; DUTIES. (a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing (in this subpart referred to as the `National Center') within the National Institutes of Health. The Center shall be headed by a director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary.

    Mandates the establishment of the National Center within one year, headed by a director.

  • 42 U.S.C. 287

    (b) Purpose.--The general purpose of the National Center shall be-- (1) developing, promoting, and funding alternatives to animal research and testing; and (2) developing a plan for reducing the number of animals used in federally funded research and testing.

    Defines the purpose of the new center to promote nonanimal research and reduce animal usage.

  • 42 U.S.C. 287

    (c) Duties.--The Director of the National Center shall-- (1) provide assistance (including funding) to federally funded researchers to incentivize the development and qualification of nonanimal methods, such as advanced cell cultures or technology such as 3D organoids, microphysiological systems, induced pluripotent adult stem cell models, in silico modeling, advanced imaging systems, artificial intelligence, and other innovative methods;

    Outlines specific duties for the center, including funding and supporting the development of nonanimal methods.

  • 42 U.S.C. 287

    (4) collect information regarding the numbers of animals used in federally funded research and testing, and make such information available to the public in a timely manner.

    Requires the center to publicly report data on animal usage in research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 287

    SEC. 486. REPORTING BY FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH ENTITIES ON NUMBERS OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH AND TESTING.

    Establishes requirements for reporting by entities using animals in research funded by federal grants.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1024 do?
To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that nonanimal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research to be conducted or supported by the National Institutes of Health, to provide for the establishment of the National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 1024?
HR 1024 is sponsored by Pappas, Chris (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1024?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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