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Animal Adoption After Research: New Rules for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits.

This act requires research facilities receiving public funds and using dogs, cats, or rabbits to offer these animals for adoption after research completion. The goal is to give these animals a chance at finding a home instead of being euthanized. Citizens may gain the opportunity to adopt animals previously used in research.
Key points
Publicly funded research facilities must develop and publicize policies for adopting dogs, cats, and rabbits after research.
Animals will be assessed for health suitability for adoption.
Facilities must make reasonable efforts to find homes for suitable animals, working with shelters or adoption organizations.
Publicly available records will be kept on the number of animals used, adopted, and euthanized.
Research facilities will have legal immunity for adopted animals, except in cases of willful misconduct.
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Additional Information
CARE Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2878
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2023-04-26
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Animal Adoption After Research: New Rules for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2878.

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 2023-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Publicly funded research facilities must develop and publicize policies for adopting dogs, cats, and rabbits after research.
  • Animals will be assessed for health suitability for adoption.
  • Facilities must make reasonable efforts to find homes for suitable animals, working with shelters or adoption organizations.
  • Publicly available records will be kept on the number of animals used, adopted, and euthanized.
  • Research facilities will have legal immunity for adopted animals, except in cases of willful 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 2025-12-25.

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