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H.R. 3172

BEST Practices Act

Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or the BEST Practices Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD), no later than: (1) October 1, 2016, to develop, test, and validate human-based training methods for training members of the Armed Forces in the treatment of combat trauma injuries, with the goal of replacing live animal-based training methods; and (2) October 1, 2018, to use only use human-based training methods for such purposes. Prohibits the use of animals in such training after the latter date.

Requires an annual report from the Secretary to the congressional defense committees on the development and implementation of the human-based training methods.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4](D-GA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseSep 25, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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