U.S. Representatives Pocan and Langworthy lead bipartisan effort urging NIH to enhance animal welfare standards in research funding.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives Pocan and Langworthy lead bipartisan effort: U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan and Nick Langworthy, along with 34 House members, have submitted a letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. They are advocating for strengthened NIH policies regarding federal funding for animal research, citing concerns over existing animal welfare violations at specific breeding facilities.
Concerns over current NIH policies: The representatives highlight the case of Ridglan Farms, which has a history of animal welfare violations yet retains a USDA Class A license. They urge NIH to consider additional criteria for eligibility in funding, beyond the sole reliance on this license, to enhance ethical standards in funded research.
Historic context and calls for policy updates: They point out that NIH's policies on animal use were last updated in 2013 and stress the need for reassessment. They argue that incorporating state-level welfare violations can further ensure that federally funded research adheres to the highest animal welfare standards.
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