U.S. Congress - H.R.3 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R.3 - Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
Reserved for Speaker. view all titles (4)
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- Official: Reserved for Speaker. as introduced.
- Short: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Short: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 as passed house.
- Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. as introduced.
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Result: Passed - January 11, 2007
Roll call number 20 in the House
Question: On Passage: H R 3 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes:
58%
OpenCongress Summary
A bill to allow the use of human embryonic stem cells for any research approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Official Summary
1/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of HealthOfficial Summary
1/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that utilizes human embryonic stem cells, regardless of the date on which the stem cells were derived from a human embryo, provided such embryos:(1) have been donated from in vitro fertilization clinics;
(2) were created for the purposes of fertility treatment;
(3) were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment and would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded (as determined in consultation with the individuals seeking fertility treatment); and
(4) were donated by such individuals with written informed consent and without any financial or other inducements. Requires the Secretary to:
(1) issue final guidelines to carry out this Act within 60 days; and
(2) submit annual reports on activities and research conducted under this Act.
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