The public record · 119th Congress

WATCH Act

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To amend section 495 of the Public Health Service Act to require inspections of foreign laboratories conducting biomedical and behavioral research to ensure compliance with applicable animal welfare requirements, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

WATCH ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Worldwide Animal Testing Compliance and Harmonization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 7165·House·Bill·Health

Rep. W. Gregory Steube(Republican-Florida-17)·

Jan 20, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 20, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Bill text

Jan 20, 2026As introduced in the House