Congress to Ban Federal Funding for Dog and Cat Research

Washington—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund are supporting the Companion Animal Protection Against CruelTesting (COMPACT) Act, introduced by Representatives Nick Langworthy and Mark Pocan.

Bill Prohibits Federal Funding for Live Animal Testing

The legislation would prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, from funding research using live dogs and cats. It follows the rescue of over 4,000 beagles from Envigo in 2022, and more recently, from Ridglan in Wisconsin.

Statements from Humane World Leaders

Sara Amundson, president of Humane World Action Fund, stated that the bill “will give a new leash on life” to Animals used in experiments, providing a pathway to adoption. Kitty Block, president and CEO of Humane World for Animals, emphasized the organization’s commitment to advancing human-relevant scientific methods and accelerating the transition to animal-free science.

Bill’s Goals and Background

The COMPACT Act aims to reduce and ultimately replace animal testing, building on Humane World’s longstanding efforts to secure congressional support for non-animal methods and strengthen scrutiny of animal use in federally funded research. It represents a key step toward a more innovative future in biomedical science.