Allow researchers to use modern testing methods instead of animal testing for new drug development.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with FDA Modernization Act 3.0?
The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is active through S. 355, which passed the Senate on December 16, 2025. The House must now schedule a floor vote to move the bill forward, but historical data shows that bills passing only one chamber often fail to become law. No action has occurred on this legislation since June 17, 2026, and the House leadership controls the timing for any further progress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by FDA Modernization Act 3.0 (S. 355 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 5046 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5046 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7248 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7248 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Cory Booker (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.