HR 4698
PAAW Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:09 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act (PAAAW Act), aims to protect dogs and cats used in research by prohibiting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from conducting or funding studies that cause significant pain or distress. It specifically targets research categorized as ‘pain category D or E’ under the Department of Agriculture’s animal welfare guidelines. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill’s passage. This legislation seeks to align NIH research practices with broader animal welfare standards.
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