At Sustainable Action Now, we are committed to exposing the hidden injustices that undermine both animal welfare and ethical science. One of the most deeply disturbing issues we’ve brought to light is the long-standing practice of U.S. taxpayer dollars funding cruel animal experiments in foreign laboratories. These secretive, unregulated operations operate with little transparency and zero accountability, causing immense suffering—all under the guise of “research.”
The Shocking Truth: Your Taxes Are Funding Torture Abroad
Every year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sends millions of American tax dollars overseas to support animal testing in foreign labs. These labs subject animals—often dogs, primates, and rodents—to unspeakable torment: they are burned, infected, mutilated, starved, and ultimately killed, often without proper anesthesia or humane oversight.
Even more troubling? These experiments often produce little to no relevant data for human health. They are outdated, unethical, and scientifically invalid. Yet despite the overwhelming evidence of harm and futility, the funding pipeline continues, unchecked and unnoticed by the general public.
This isn’t just animal abuse. It’s a massive waste of public money and a betrayal of the values that Americans hold dear: compassion, transparency, and science that truly serves the public good.
Introducing the CARGO Act (HR 1085 / S 1802): Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas
It’s time for change—and that change starts with the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act.
This bipartisan legislation, introduced as HR 1085 in the House and S 1802 in the Senate, aims to prohibit NIH from awarding grants to foreign entities that conduct animal experiments. If passed, the CARGO Act would:
- Save millions of dollars in wasteful spending.
- Spare countless animals from a life of agony and death.
- Redirect research funds to ethical, human-relevant studies and alternatives.
- Increase accountability by keeping research within jurisdictions that require transparency and regulatory oversight.
This is not just a win for animals—it’s a win for taxpayers, researchers, and the integrity of science itself.
Why This Matters to Us—and Should Matter to You
At Sustainable Action Now, we’ve spent years advocating against animal testing in all its forms. What’s happening in foreign laboratories is particularly egregious because it combines cruelty, secrecy, and government-funded exploitation of both animals and American citizens.
The truth is simple: torturing animals overseas should not be a line item in our federal budget.
When you support the CARGO Act, you’re taking a stand for smarter science, fiscal responsibility, and a more compassionate world. You’re also joining the fight to end the global abuse pipeline that thrives on silence and inaction.
Take Action: Be Their Voice, End the Silence
If you’re outraged—as you should be—now is the time to raise your voice. Help us shine a spotlight on these hidden horrors and demand an end to taxpayer-funded animal cruelty abroad.
➡️ Learn more, get involved, and support the cause by visiting our campaign page: https://sustainableactionnow.org/animal-testing/
Here’s what you can do today:
- Contact your representatives and urge them to co-sponsor or support the CARGO Act (HR 1085 / S 1802).
- Share this report with friends, family, and colleagues to spread awareness.
- Support organizations working to end outdated animal research and promote humane, modern alternatives.
Looking Ahead: A Future Without Cruelty
We envision a world where science and compassion coexist. Where taxpayer money fuels innovation, not suffering. Where transparency, accountability, and ethics are at the core of every research dollar spent.
Passing the CARGO Act is not just about stopping one form of cruelty. It’s about drawing a line in the sand and saying: no more.
No more blind funding.
No more secret suffering.
No more excuses.
It’s time for bold, ethical change—and it starts with us.
Join Sustainable Action Now. Be a voice for the voiceless. Support the CARGO Act and help us end this cruelty once and for all.
Learn more: https://sustainableactionnow.org/animal-testing/
