Animal Rights Legislation

Rep. Nancy Mace reintroduced Violet's Law, a bill requiring federal labs to allow animals to be retired and adopted out when testing ends. The bill was supported by a bipartisan group but did not move forward in 2023. White Coat Waste Project (WCW) is advocating for the retirement of animals in government labs instead of euthanizing them.

End of Government-Funded Animal Testing at NIH

PETA thanks Trump administration for ending government-funded animal testing, specifically beagle experiments at NIH. Dr. Bhattacharya announced the closure of the last beagle testing facility, citing the need to replace animals with technological advances for better human health outcomes. PETA and watchdog groups applaud the move, highlighting the long-standing fight against cruel animal experiments, including those directed by Dr. Fauci. Trump administration's push to end animal testing in various agencies is also recognized.

Controversial Beagle Experiments at NIH

NIH director announces closure of in-house beagle laboratory after controversial experiments. PETA and lawmakers commend the move. Trump administration phased out animal testing requirements. Envigo pleads guilty to neglecting dogs.

Closure of NIH's Last Beagle Experiment Lab

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya announced the closure of the NIH's last beagle experiment lab after a scandal involving Dr. Anthony Fauci's beagle-testing. The move is part of an initiative to replace animal testing with technological advances for better human health outcomes.

Cancellation of NIH grants for transgender experiments on animals

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled NIH grants for transgender experiments on animals following President Trump's speech criticizing wasteful spending. White Coat Waste Project applauded the decision, revealing millions spent on disturbing animal tests mimicking transgender individuals.

US FDA Cited Animal Lab at Musk’s Neuralink for ‘Objectionable Conditions’

The US FDA cited Elon Musk's Neuralink for 'objectionable conditions' at its animal testing laboratory. While the issues were not severe enough to require regulatory action, the company was urged to address them. Neuralink aims to help patients with paralysis, blindness, and other disorders using brain chip technology.

Neuralink's First Human Brain Implant Challenges

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, faced a major challenge as threads recording brain activity retracted after the first human implant surgery, leading to decreased functionality. The company made adjustments to improve performance. Previous reports highlighted issues with animal testing.