Increase transparency and legal responsibility for the treatment of animals in research facilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Humane Accountability Act?
The Humane Accountability Act, known as H.R. 3473, has remained in the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement since May 15, 2025. The House committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. No action has occurred on this bill since May 15, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Humane Accountability Act (H.R. 3473 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6282 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6282 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.