Our Impact In Laws & Policies

Driving Positive Change

Speaking up for animals that can’t speak for themselves

Advocating for Change

Our impact in laws and policies that affect humane science

NAVS’ Policy and Advocacy program is dedicated to ending the use of animals in science by advancing humane, effective replacements, promoting policy change, and empowering action. By advocating year-round for policies that benefit animals and emphasize scientific innovation, NAVS is helping to bring about change that affects countless animals every year.

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Messages to Congress in 2024 using the NAVS Advocacy Center

States with post-research adoption laws for dogs and cats

States banning animal-tested cosmetics sales

Policy & Oversight

NAVS launches first-ever Lab Animal Care Audit in 2024

In 2024, NAVS released the first-ever Laboratory Animal Care Audit—an unprecedented report exposing Animal Welfare Act violations and systemic failures in oversight. This groundbreaking effort set a new standard for accountability in animal research.

Raising Awareness

Public outcry helps rescue 4,000 beagles from research breeder

In 2022, 4,000 beagles were rescued from a research breeding facility in Virginia—a powerful moment fueled by growing public awareness and opposition to animal testing. While NAVS wasn’t directly involved, our years of education and advocacy likely helped spark the outcry that led to change

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Advancing Humane Science

Ending Classroom Dissections

Supporting Rescue

Advocating for Policy Change

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