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Like the medical research field, animal research for the development of cosmetic products is causing great suffering to thousands of animals. The protections of the Animal Welfare Act do not apply to rats, mice, fish, and birds - which account for 95% of the animals used in cosmetics research. This allows labs to keep animals in harsh conditions while subjecting them to abusive experiments. Research animals endure chemicals being forced into their throats, eyes or skin before dying. Critics say animal experiments for cosmetics continue even though non-animal tests are widely available. Instead of measuring how long it takes a chemical to burn the cornea of a rabbit’s eye, manufacturers can now drop that chemical onto cornea-like 3D tissue structures produced from human cells. Likewise, human skin cultures can be grown for skin irritation testing, with less cost and time than animal testing.

Pending Legislation: H.R. 4101 - Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEARTS) Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA)
Status: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Chair: Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ)




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  • I oppose reforming current research animal policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA).
  • I support requiring federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must no longer be needed for research; be suitable for release; not be birds, rats, or mice, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.


Winning Option
  • I support requiring federal research facilities to facilitate the adoption or nonlaboratory placement of dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters or individuals. In order to be adopted or placed, the animals must no longer be needed for research; be suitable for release; not be birds, rats, or mice, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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Trustee Candidates

If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider passing H.R.2085 - HEART Act of 2021.

If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider reintroducing H.R. 4101 - Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEARTS) Act.

If elected as a trustee, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to work and advocate for eliminating animal fighting.

The ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. The ASPCA maintains a strong local presence, and with programs that extend our anti-cruelty mission across the country, we are recognized as a national animal welfare organization. We are a privately funded nonprofit corporation, and are proud to boast more than 2 million supporters across the country.

If elected as a trustee, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to eliminate animal testing in cosmetic product development.

Mission: PETA was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. PETA educates policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes kind treatment of animals. PETA is an international nonprofit charitable organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, with affiliates worldwide.
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Trustee Election - Opening Date
August 15, 2022
Trustee Election - Closing Date
August 22, 2022