Health Panel Advances Bill to Reduce Animal Testing in Drugs

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee approved a bipartisan bill Wednesday by voice vote that would reduce animal testing studies for drugs, and ensure that other methods are developed.

The bill (H.R. 2821), co-sponsored by Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), previously passed the Senate at the end of 2025 and has been championed by animal rights groups as a more ethical approach enabled by new technology.

“Every year, millions of animals are still subjected to inhumane testing in development of pharmaceuticals,” Carter said at the markup. “As policymakers, we have a responsibility to protect those ...