Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007

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Status Vetoed
Sponsor Harry Reid
Citation 110-S-5
Actions 25
Introduced Jan 4th, 2007
Cosponsors
34 5 2
Last Action Jun 20th, 2007
Policy Area
Introduced Senate Jan 4
Senate Passed Apr 11
House Passed Jun 7
President Presented Jun 12
Vetoed Direct Veto Jun 20
Enacted
Party support (across all passage votes)
Republican
19% 37Y / 160N
Democrat
93% 210Y / 16N

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) 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 ethical requirements: (1) the stem cells were derived from human embryos donated from in vitro fertilization clinics for the purpose of fertility treatment and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment; (2) the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded; and (3) such individuals donate the embryos with written informed consent and receive no financial or other inducements. Directs the Secretary to: (1) issue final guidelines to carry out this Act within 60 days; and (2) submit annual reports on activities and research conducted under this Act. (Sec. 3) 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. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

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Senate House Executive
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
Jan 4, 2007
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
PLACED ON CALENDAR
PLACED ON CALENDAR
Jan 8, 2007
PLACED ON CALENDAR
STAR PRINT ORDERED
Mar 29, 2007
ON FLOOR
LAID BEFORE CHAMBER BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Apr 10, 2007
ON FLOOR
CONSIDERATION
Apr 11, 2007
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
PASSED SENATE
MESSAGE SENATE SENT TO HOUSE
Apr 12, 2007
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
Apr 16, 2007
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
HELD AT DESK
ON FLOOR
RULES COMMITTEE RESOLUTION REPORTED
Jun 6, 2007
ON FLOOR
RULES COMMITTEE RULE ADOPTED
Jun 7, 2007
ON FLOOR
CONSIDERATION
ON FLOOR
RULES COMMITTEE RULE SPECIFIED
ON FLOOR
DEBATE
ON FLOOR
MOTION
ORDERED PREVIOUS QUESTION
ON FLOOR
MOTION
COMMIT
ON FLOOR
DEBATE
ON FLOOR
VOTE
MOTION COMMIT PREVIOUS QUESTION
ON FLOOR
VOTE
MOTION COMMIT
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS
VOTE
TABLE RECONSIDERATION
WITH PRESIDENT
PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
Jun 12, 2007
FAILED VETO DIRECT
VETO DIRECT
Jun 20, 2007
FAILED VETO DIRECT
MESSAGE PRINTED VETO
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