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HR 810 - Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005 - National Key Vote

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Title: Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that uses human embryonic stem cells.

Highlights:

  • Calls for stem cells to be taken from human embryos that were donated from in vitro fertilization clinics (Sec. 2).
  • Requires that before the embryos are donated, it is established that they were created for fertility treatment, are in excess of clinical need, and otherwise would be discarded (Sec. 2).
  • Stipulates that those donating the embryos give written consent and do not receive any compensation for the donation (Sec. 2).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A PRESIDENTIAL VETO.

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Title: Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that uses human embryonic stem cells.

Highlights:

  • Calls for stem cells to be taken from human embryos that were donated from in vitro fertilization clinics (Sec. 2).
  • Requires that before the embryos are donated, it is established that they were created for fertility treatment, are in excess of clinical need, and otherwise would be discarded (Sec. 2).
  • Stipulates that those donating the embryos give written consent and do not receive any compensation for the donation (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that uses human embryonic stem cells.

Highlights:

  • Calls for stem cells to be taken from human embryos that were donated from in vitro fertilization clinics (Sec. 2).
  • Requires that before the embryos are donated, it is established that they were created for fertility treatment, are in excess of clinical need, and otherwise would be discarded (Sec. 2).
  • Stipulates that those donating the embryos give written consent and do not receive any compensation for the donation (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

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