Write to your U.S. Representative to support the Replace Animal Tests Act

Why it's urgent

The report gives no closing date or vote date for H.R. 6660, so there is no fixed deadline. The bill's progress in Congress is not confirmed.

The strategy

A letter to a Representative asks them to back a named bill. Cruelty Free International says the bill would require non-animal methods where they exist. One letter adds a modest amount but gives the office a specific constituent request.

Why it scored 58

Scale: Huge

Guess: US federal safety and efficacy testing covers a subset of US animal use, probably in the low millions a year, based on general knowledge since the report gives no figure.

Severity: Serious

Requiring validated non-animal methods would end some required animal tests, a meaningful improvement for each animal affected.

Chance of success: Long shot

The report gives no sign that H.R. 6660 has moved in Congress, so passage is a long shot on current information.

Your difference: Moderate

Individual letters to a Representative add to a campaign, but one letter among many is a modest contribution.