Bills · HR 1657
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1657Civil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about animal welfare in the cosmetics industry. If it becomes law, it would significantly reduce, and in many cases eliminate, the practice of using animals to test cosmetic ingredients and finished products in the U.S. This would align the U.S. with a growing number of countries and regions that have already banned cosmetic animal testing, such as the European Union, India, Israel, and others. For consumers, it means greater assurance that the cosmetics they buy were not tested on animals.
If this bill doesn't pass, cosmetic animal testing could continue in the U.S., and there would be no federal ban on selling products here that were animal-tested elsewhere. This would mean a patchwork of state laws and varying ethical standards across the country, rather than a uniform national approach to humane cosmetics. It could also continue to put U.S. cosmetic companies at a disadvantage or create complexity when trying to sell products in markets with existing animal testing bans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits knowingly conducting or contracting for cosmetic animal testing in the United States, starting one year after the bill becomes law.
This provision directly ends the practice of animal testing for cosmetics within the U.S. borders.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits knowingly selling, offering for sale, or transporting in interstate commerce any cosmetic product developed using animal testing conducted in the supply chain after the effective date.
This prevents companies from simply moving animal testing abroad and still selling those products in the U.S., ensuring a comprehensive ban.
PROVISION 03
Establishes specific, limited exemptions for animal testing, such as for foreign regulatory compliance or in rare cases of significant public health concern where no non-animal alternatives exist.
These exemptions provide narrow allowances for testing under critical circumstances, balancing animal welfare with public safety concerns.
PROVISION 04
Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for non-compliance, with each animal or day of violation counted separately.
These penalties provide a deterrent and enforcement mechanism to ensure companies adhere to the new rules.
PROVISION 05
Prevents states from establishing or maintaining different laws regarding cosmetic animal testing than those set forth in this Act.
This creates a uniform national standard for cosmetic animal testing, avoiding a confusing mix of state-by-state regulations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 120
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 10%
DEM 114 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1657
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1657Civil actions and liabilityDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
120
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