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SB4172Introduced in the Senate

AFTER Act of 2026 Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026

IntroducedSenate Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry

Introduced by Susan Collins, District ME

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A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)

March 24, 2026

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)

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