U.S. Congress - H.R.873 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009
H.R.873 - Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. as introduced.
- Short: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 as introduced.
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Official Summary
2/4/2009--Introduced.Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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 derivedOfficial Summary
2/4/2009--Introduced.Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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. Limits such research to stem cells that meet the following requirements:(1) the stem cells were derived from human embryos donated from in vitro fertilization clinics, were created for the purposes of fertility treatment, and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment;
(2) prior to donation, it was determined that the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded; and
(3) the individuals seeking fertility treatment donated the embryos with written informed consent and received no financial or other inducements.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.873
- Research America
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Organizations Opposing H.R.873
- American Christian Lobbyists Association
- John Birch Society
- National Independent American Party
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