Proposal:AFTER Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1378
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2021 or the AFTER Act of 2021

This bill requires departments, agencies, or instrumentalities that operate federal research facilities or exhibit animals to promulgate regulations that facilitate and encourage the adoption of certain animals that are suitable for retirement.

Bill Title

AFTER Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-04-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2227)
• 2021-04-27: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.