Beagle Liberation Act of 2026

Congress finds the following:

(1) Congress enacted section 3209 of the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–328; 136 Stat. 5821) (commonly known as the FDA Modernization Act 2.0) to encourage scientifically valid alternatives to animal testing and reduce unnecessary reliance on animal testing in the development of drugs and biological products.

(2) As the use of animal testing declines, increasing numbers of dogs and cats previously used in research become eligible for retirement from research facilities.

(3) Many research facilities already work voluntarily with nonprofit rescue organizations to place retired research animals into permanent homes.

(4) Healthy and behaviorally suitable dogs and cats should be afforded an opportunity for adoption whenever practicable.

(5) It is in the public interest to encourage the humane treatment and responsible placement of retired research animals.