Bills · HR 3246
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3246Environmental Protection
Violet’s Law
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it establishes a clear and mandatory path for the future of certain animals after their use in federal research. Currently, there might not be consistent policies across all federal facilities for what happens to these animals once research is completed, potentially leading to varied outcomes including euthanasia or prolonged confinement. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that eligible animals have a chance at a life outside the laboratory in a home or sanctuary setting.
For voters, this represents a commitment to animal welfare, ensuring that taxpayer-funded research accounts for the well-being of the animals involved beyond their scientific utility. It standardizes practices across federal agencies, promoting humane treatment and a "retirement" for these animals. If the bill does not pass, the fate of these animals will continue to be determined by individual facility policies, without a uniform requirement for adoption or placement.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal research facilities to create policies within one year to allow for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals.
This creates a mandatory framework for animal retirement where one might not currently exist or be standardized across all federal facilities.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that only "eligible animals" (dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, or rabbits) no longer needed for research can be placed.
It clearly defines which species are covered by the new placement requirements, focusing on commonly recognized research animals.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that animals must be certified by a licensed veterinarian as "suitable for release" (healthy and free of infectious disease or abnormalities) before placement.
This ensures that animals released into public or sanctuary care do not pose a health risk to other animals or humans, and that the animals themselves are well.
PROVISION 04
Defines acceptable placement options, including animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or individuals.
It broadens the potential homes for retired research animals beyond just other research institutions, increasing their chances of placement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 54
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
103
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 52%
DEM 40 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 7
Introduced in House
MAY 7
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3246
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2025
Last actionMay 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025
House BillHR 3246Environmental Protection
Violet’s Law
INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 7, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
54
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