S. 471 (109th): Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 810 (same title)
Vetoed & Override Failed in House — Jul 19, 2006

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2005
Referred to Committee Feb 28, 2005
Cosponsors
41 cosponsors (35D, 5R, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2005.
3 pages

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2/28/2005--Introduced.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 - 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 ethical requirements:
(1) the stem cells were derived from human embryos donated from in vitro fertilization clinics for the purpose of fertility treatment and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment;
(2) the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded; and
(3) such individuals donate the embryos with written informed consent and receive no financial or other inducements.

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