Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2008
Latest action · Sep 26, 2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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 26, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2008 - 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.
Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to issue guidelines on research involving human embryonic stem cells. Authorizes the Director to issue guidelines on research involving other human stem cells, as scientifically warranted. Provides for updates of guidelines under this Act. Directs the Secretary to take into consideration guidelines on human stem cell research developed by nationally- and internationally- recognized scientific organizations.
Requires NIH research to comply with guidelines under this Act.
Requires the Director to: (1) determine the extent to which the guidelines under this Act apply to research on human embryonic stem cells derived before the effective date of such guidelines; and (2) include in its biennial report to Congress a summary of research activities on human stem cells.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 26, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Original | Sep 26, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 26, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sep 26, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3 | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 | Related bill | Jan 12, 2007 |
| S 5 | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 | Related bill | Jun 20, 2007 |
| S 997 | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 | Related bill | Mar 28, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Administrative procedure
- Congress
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Cytology
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Economics and Public Finance
- Federal aid to research
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Human embryology
- In vitro fertilization
- Informed consent (Medical law)
- Law
- Medical ethics
- Medical research
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Research grants
- Science, Technology, Communications
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 26, 2008Introduced in House
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