The public record · 119th Congress

AFTER Act of 2026

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A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

AFTER Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4172·Senate·Bill·Animals

Sen. Susan M. Collins(Republican-Maine)·

Mar 24, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)

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Bill text

Mar 24, 2026As introduced in the Senate