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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Budgets, Congressional reporting requirements, Cytology, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Federal aid to research, Genetic research, Genetics, Human embryology, In vitro fertilization, Informed consent (Medical law), Law, Medical care, Medical ethics, Medical research, Medicine, Research grants, Science policy
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6. Bill TextTo amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. 1/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - 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, provided such embryos: (1) have been donated from in vitro fertilization clinics; (2) were created for the purposes of fertility treatment; (3) were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment and would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded (as determined in consultation with the individuals seeking fertility treatment);[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cytology, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Federal aid to research, Genetic research, Genetics, Human embryology, In vitro fertilization, Informed consent (Medical law), Law, Medical care, Medical ethics, Medical research, Medicine, Research grants, Science policy
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. Bill TextA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. 6/7/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (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 [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Blood banks, Business, Cytology, Genetic research, Income tax, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Research and development tax credit, Science policy, Storage, Tax credits, Taxation
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E93) Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits against income tax for qualified stem cell research, the storage of qualified stem cells, and the donation of umbilical cord blood. 1/12/2007--Introduced. Cures Can Be Found Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for donations: (1) to stem cell research or storage facilities; (2) of umbilical cord blood. Allows credits only for donations to facilities that do not engage in research on stem cells derived from human embryos. Allows a business tax credit for stem cell research and storage expenses.
Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Kidney diseases, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Science policy, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to clarify that kidney paired donations shall not be considered to involve the transfer of a human organ for valuable consideration. 2/15/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Living Kidney Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2007 - Provides that for purposes of provisions of the National Organ Transplant Act that prohibit the transfer of any human organ for use in human transplantation for valuable consideration, kidney paired donation does not involve such a transfer. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to the appropriate congressional committees annually on progress toward understanding the long-term health effects of living organ donation.
Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6166) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk.
Latest Action: 12/21/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextAn Act to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to provide that criminal penalties do not apply to human organ paired donation, and for other purposes. 12/21/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act - Amends the National Organ Transplant Act to provide that for the purpose of provisions that prohibit the transfer of any human organ for use in human transplantation for valuable consideration, human organ paired donation does not involve such a transfer. Defines "human organ paired donation" as the donation and receipt of a human organ under the following circumstances: (1) an individual (the first donor) desires to make a living donation of a human organ specifically to a particular patient (the first patient), but such donor is biologically incompatible with such patient; (2) a second individual (the second donor) desires to make a such a donation to a second patient, but is biologically [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Appellate procedure, Cloning, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Cytology, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Foreign policy, Forfeiture, Genetics, Human embryology, Human experimentation in medicine, In vitro fertilization, Informed consent (Medical law), International affairs, International cooperation, Law, Law enforcement, Medical care, Medical ethics, Medical laboratories, Medical research, Medicine, Research ethics, Science policy, State and local government, State laws
Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2905) Bill TextA bill to prohibit human cloning and protect stem cell research. 3/8/2007--Introduced. Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2007 - Prohibits: (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 in the United States or elsewhere; 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. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the relevant congressional committees on: (1) actions taken to enforce such prohibitions; (2) actions of state attorneys general to enforce similar state laws; (3) coordination of federal, state, and local enforcement; and (4) international laws relating to human cloning. Amends the Public Health Service Act to require research involving nuclear transplantation to be conducted in accordance [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94. Bill TextA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. 3/27/2007--Introduced. Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - 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. Requires the Secretary to develop techniques for the isolation, derivation,[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Costs, Health policy, Income tax, Labor, Medical care, Medical economics, Medicine, Tax credits, Taxation, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Wages
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable personal credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for a donation of a qualified life-saving organ for transplantation by a living individual into another individual. Defines "qualified life-saving organ" as a kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, intestine, bone marrow, or any part thereof. Limits the annual amount of such credit to $5,000 of the unreimbursed costs and lost wages incurred by an organ donor in connection with an organ transplant.Amends: (1) the Public Health Service Act to reduce federal living organ donation grants by any tax credit for organ donation received under this Act; and (2) the National Organ Transplant Act to provide that any such tax credit shall not be deemed valuable consideration for purposes of the ban against [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4203) Bill TextA bill to establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families. 3/29/2007--Introduced. William H. Frist Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a bronze medal to commemorate organ donors and their families. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the entity holding the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to contract to establish an application procedure and determine eligibility. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Network contractor to provide duplicates of the medal to any recipient. Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Network contractor to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals, which the Secretary shall deposit in the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund.
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Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Ex-Members of Congress, Fund raising, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextA bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Ex-Members of Congress, Fund raising, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill TextTo establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/18/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextTo amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center, to authorize grants for State organ and tissue donor registries, and for other purposes. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to establish a National Organ Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center, which shall: (1) advance the development, expansion, and evaluation of state organ and tissue donor registries; (2) facilitate timely access to, and the exchange of accurate donor information between, such registries 24 hours a day; (3) ensure that funded registries comply with requirements; (4) provide technical assistance to states for such registries; and (5) maintain a registry information clearinghouse.Requires the Secretary to award grants or [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Health education, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Minorities, Minority health, Special days, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day. 7/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Urges Americans to: (1) participate in programs and activities regarding bone marrow awareness; and (2) register to become blood marrow donors and organize registration drives.
Also tagged in: Ambulatory care, Employee vacations, Federal employees, Government employees, Hospital care, Labor, Leave of absence, Medical care, Medical tests, Medicine, Physical examinations, Sick leave, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Transportation, Travel
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Bill TextTo amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations. 6/21/2007--Introduced. Living Organ Donor Job Security Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to entitle employees covered by FMLA to leave to provide a living organ donation, including for time spent for: (1) tests to determine medical suitability of the employee for donation; (2) physical, psychological, and social evaluations of the donor; (3) pretransplant outpatient services; (4) postoperative inpatient and outpatient transplantation services; (5) travel in connection with such tests, evaluations, and services; and (6) recuperation.
Also tagged in: Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Auditing, Budgets, Criminal justice, Cytology, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Federal preemption, Fines (Penalties), Fraud, Government information, Government publicity, Informed consent (Medical law), Law, Medical care, Medical ethics, Medical records, Medicine, State and local government, State laws, Tissue banks, User charges
Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo improve the oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process, and for other purposes. 6/14/2007--Introduced. Safe Tissue Act - Requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect, at least once every two years, each establishment that engages in the manufacture of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a user fee to fund such inspections. Requires the FDA to conduct periodic audits of all documentation submitted by each such establishment to determine compliance with all applicable requirements, including requirements related to ensuring: (1) that human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products are obtained legally; (2) that donor eligibility and donor medical history interviews are based on accurate information that was not provided or obtained in a fraudulent manner; and (3) current good tissue practice. Requires the Secretary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6166) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk.
Also tagged in: Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Auditing, Budgets, Criminal justice, Cytology, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Federal preemption, Fines (Penalties), Fraud, Government information, Government publicity, Informed consent (Medical law), Law, Medical care, Medical ethics, Medical records, Medicine, State and local government, State laws, Tissue banks, User charges
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextA bill to improve the oversight and regulation of tissue banks and the tissue donation process, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Safe Tissue Act - Requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect, at least once every two years, each establishment that engages in the manufacture of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a user fee to fund such inspections. Requires the FDA to conduct periodic audits of all documentation submitted by each such establishment to determine compliance with all applicable requirements, including requirements related to ensuring: (1) that human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products are obtained legally; (2) that donor eligibility and donor medical history interviews are based on accurate information that was not provided or obtained in a fraudulent manner; and (3) current good tissue practice. Requires the Secretary [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Childbirth, Cytology, Genetic research, Genetics, Health policy, Informed consent (Medical law), Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Science policy, Women
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for the establishment and maintenance of a National Amniotic and Placental Stem Cell Bank. 4/17/2007--Introduced. National Amniotic and Placental Stem Cell Bank Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and maintain the National Amniotic and Placental Stem Cell Bank to obtain, store, and make available for research and treatment human stem cells derived from amniotic fluid or placenta. Requires the Bank to maintain not fewer than 100,000 samples of human stem cells. Allows the Bank to obtain a stem cell only if the woman providing the amniotic fluid or placenta makes a written statement of informed consent.
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