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Laboratory Animal Adoption: New Rules for Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

This Act requires research facilities receiving public funding to offer dogs, cats, and rabbits for adoption after research is completed. The goal is to provide these animals with a chance to find a home instead of being euthanized. Citizens will have the opportunity to adopt animals previously used in research.
Key points
NIH-funded research facilities must develop and implement policies for the adoption of dogs, cats, and rabbits after research.
Animals will be assessed for health and suitability for adoption, then offered through private placement, shelters, or adoption organizations.
Research facilities must maintain and publicly disclose records on the number of animals used, adopted, and euthanized.
Research facilities will receive civil liability immunity after an animal's adoption, except for willful or wanton misconduct.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5726
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2021-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CARE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5726.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • NIH-funded research facilities must develop and implement policies for the adoption of dogs, cats, and rabbits after research.
  • Animals will be assessed for health and suitability for adoption, then offered through private placement, shelters, or adoption organizations.
  • Research facilities must maintain and publicly disclose records on the number of animals used, adopted, and euthanized.
  • Research facilities will receive civil liability immunity after an animal's adoption, except for willful or wanton misconduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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