Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6514

Protecting Animals in Military Training Act

Military Training: Ban on Using Live Animals

Dec 9, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 8 months

The House Committee on Armed Services has not taken action on this bill since December 9, 2025. It remains in the committee stage and requires a vote from committee members to move forward. Because no progress has occurred since December 2025, the bill is considered stalled.

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Unlikely to pass

Similar proposals have been introduced before but often face pushback from military officials who believe live tissue training is necessary for saving lives on the battlefield.

Key Points

This bill stops the Department of Defense from using live animals like dogs, cats, monkeys, and dolphins for medical training that involves live gunfire.
Instead of using animals, the military would have to use high-tech simulators, medical mannequins, human cadavers, or actors to teach soldiers how to treat battlefield wounds.
The goal is to modernize military medical training and address concerns about animal cruelty while still ensuring troops get the practice they need for emergencies.
If passed, the ban would start immediately, forcing the military to switch to these alternative training methods right away.

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Milestones

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Dec 9, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Dec 9, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Animals in Military Training Act

Bill NumberHR 6514

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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