Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 398 Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 398

Bill 118 HR 398, also known as the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for research that involves the creation, destruction, or harming of human embryos.

The bill aims to protect the sanctity of human life by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to support research that involves the destruction of embryos. It also seeks to promote ethical standards in scientific research by prohibiting the use of federal funds for any research that violates the dignity and integrity of human life.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the field of biomedical research, as it would restrict the types of research that can be conducted using federal funds. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of the unborn and uphold ethical standards in scientific research. Critics, however, argue that the bill could hinder important research that has the potential to advance medical knowledge and save lives. Overall, Bill 118 HR 398 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of ethics, science, and government funding. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the future of biomedical research in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 398

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023

This bill restricts research that uses human fetal tissue from an induced abortion.

Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting such research. Additionally, the bill applies requirements on the research of transplantation of fetal tissue for therapeutic purposes to research on fetal tissue in general.

The bill also prohibits soliciting or acquiring a donation of human fetal tissue from an induced abortion, other than for purposes of an autopsy or burial.

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Current Status of Bill HR 398

Bill HR 398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HR 398 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023. Bill HR 398's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of January 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 398

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 398

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and for other purposes.

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