S. 3766 (111th): Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2010

Introduced:
Sep 13, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on September 13, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 13, 2010
Referred to Committee Sep 13, 2010
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (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 stem cell research, including human embryonic stem cell research, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 13, 2010.
5 pages

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9/13/2010--Introduced.
Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct and support research that utilizes human stem cells, including human embryonic stem cells.
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 reproductive treatment, and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment;
(2) it was determined through consultation with the individuals seeking reproductive treatment that the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded; and
(3) the individuals seeking reproductive treatment donated the embryos with written informed consent and received no financial or other inducements.
Requires the Secretary to maintain, review every three years, and update as scientifically warranted, guidelines applicable to the conduct or support of human stem cell research by HHS. Prohibits the Secretary from using any funds for the conduct or support of human cloning.
Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to include in its biennial report to Congress a summary of research activities on human stem cells.

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