Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005
Latest action · Oct 17, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 28, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 - Prohibits any person or private or public legal entity from: (1) conducting or attempting to conduct human cloning; (2) shipping the product of nuclear transplantation in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of human cloning; or (3) exporting to a foreign country an unfertilized blastocyst if such country does not prohibit human cloning. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 28, 2005.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Original | Sep 28, 2005 |
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Original | Sep 28, 2005 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | Sep 28, 2005 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 17, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Sep 28, 2005Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2005Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1520 | Human Cloning Ban Act of 2005 | Identical bill | Jul 28, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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