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Research Animal Adoption: New Rules for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs.

New rules require federal agencies funded by the Public Health Service to make reasonable efforts to offer healthy dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs for adoption after research is completed, instead of euthanizing them. This aims to give these animals a chance to find a suitable home. Citizens may have the opportunity to adopt animals previously used in research.
Key points
Research agencies must assess an animal's health and temperament to determine if it's suitable for adoption.
If an animal is suitable, agencies must make reasonable efforts to find it a new home.
Animals cannot be placed with breeders, exhibitors, or other research facilities; only with private homes or animal rescue organizations.
Agencies will report annually on the number of animals eligible for adoption and those actually adopted.
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Print number: 117_HR_9072
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Humane Retirement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9072.

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 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Research agencies must assess an animal's health and temperament to determine if it's suitable for adoption.
  • If an animal is suitable, agencies must make reasonable efforts to find it a new home.
  • Animals cannot be placed with breeders, exhibitors, or other research facilities; only with private homes or animal rescue organizations.
  • Agencies will report annually on the number of animals eligible for adoption and those actually adopted.
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. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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