Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009
Latest action · Feb 26, 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2562-2563)
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 26, 2009
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Requires the Secretary to develop techniques for the isolation, derivation, production, or testing of stem cells that are capable of producing all or almost all of the cell types of the developing body and may result in improved understanding of treatments for diseases and other adverse health conditions, but that are not derived from a human embryo. Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide guidance concerning the next steps required for additional research; (2) prioritize research with the greatest potential for near-term clinical benefit; and (3) take into account techniques outlined by the President's Council on Bioethics and any other appropriate techniques and research.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 26, 2009 to Apr 27, 2009, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Arlen Specter | Original | Feb 26, 2009 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Feb 26, 2009 |
| D-MA | Edward M. Kennedy | Original | Feb 26, 2009 |
| D-NV | Harry Reid | Original | Feb 26, 2009 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Feb 26, 2009 |
| D-NH | Jeanne Shaheen | Mar 3, 2009 | |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Mar 9, 2009 | |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Mar 9, 2009 | |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Mar 19, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Apr 27, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Feb 26, 2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2562-2563)
- Feb 26, 2009Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2562)
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 873 | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 | Related bill | Feb 9, 2009 |
| HR 4808 | Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2009 | Related bill | Mar 10, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2009Introduced in Senate
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