The purpose of the Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments, and Research Act of 2026, also known as the AFTER Act, is to improve the treatment of animals used in federal research by allowing for their retirement and placement in suitable homes. This legislation aims to ensure that animals no longer needed for research can be adopted or placed in sanctuaries, providing them with a better quality of life. Key provisions of the AFTER Act include the establishment of guidelines for the retirement of animals used in federal research.