Valentine’s Day is a time to show love and compassion not just to our loved ones but also to animals enduring suffering in laboratories. Cruelty Free International is urging U.S. citizens to rally behind the HEARTS Act of 2025, reintroduced by Congressmembers Ken Calvert and Chris Pappas. This legislation advocates for humane and effective alternatives to animal testing in NIH-funded experiments.
Animal experimentation remains prevalent, subjecting millions of creatures to pain and death annually. Non-animal research methods not only spare animals but also offer cost-effective and pertinent data for human health. The HEARTS Act aims to incentivize researchers to adopt non-animal methods and establish a dedicated NIH center to drive innovation and reduce animal usage in federally-funded research.
Congressman Calvert emphasizes the need to protect animals and taxpayers by promoting alternatives to animal testing. Congressman Pappas echoes this sentiment, highlighting the importance of advancing humane research methods within the NIH. The HEARTS Act proposes amendments to prioritize non-animal alternatives, ensuring their utilization whenever feasible and establishing guidelines for proposal review.
The Act also mandates that proposals undergo evaluation by experts in non-animal research methods and sets up a specialized center within the NIH to support the development and implementation of human-centered research approaches. Monica Engebretson of Cruelty Free International lauds the HEARTS Act, emphasizing its potential to enhance research efficiency, foster innovation, and ultimately save animal lives.
To support this vital legislation, U.S. residents are encouraged to reach out to their Representatives and advocate for cosponsorship of the HEARTS Act. By championing non-animal research methods, we can drive scientific progress, improve human therapies, and create a world where animals are not subjected to needless suffering in the name of science.
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