Protect pets from being used in harmful medical experiments.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with BARK Act of 2025?
The BARK Act of 2025 is stalled in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary following its referral on June 3, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on this bill since June 3, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by BARK Act of 2025 (S. 1939 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 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 S. 2370 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2370 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Raphael Warnock (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.