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A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such tissue.
2/16/2024, 9:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 3713
Bill 118 s 3713, also known as the "Human Fetal Tissue Research Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the Federal Government from participating in or supporting any research that involves human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. The bill also prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of donations of such tissue.
If passed, this legislation would effectively ban the use of human fetal tissue in any research projects that receive federal funding or approval. Supporters of the bill argue that using fetal tissue obtained from abortions is unethical and goes against their moral beliefs. They believe that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support research that involves the destruction of human life.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that fetal tissue research has led to important medical advancements, such as the development of vaccines and treatments for diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. They believe that restricting this type of research could hinder scientific progress and potentially harm public health. Overall, Bill 118 s 3713 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important ethical and scientific questions about the use of human fetal tissue in research. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers navigate these complex issues as they consider the bill's potential impact on medical research and ethical considerations.
If passed, this legislation would effectively ban the use of human fetal tissue in any research projects that receive federal funding or approval. Supporters of the bill argue that using fetal tissue obtained from abortions is unethical and goes against their moral beliefs. They believe that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support research that involves the destruction of human life.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that fetal tissue research has led to important medical advancements, such as the development of vaccines and treatments for diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. They believe that restricting this type of research could hinder scientific progress and potentially harm public health. Overall, Bill 118 s 3713 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important ethical and scientific questions about the use of human fetal tissue in research. It will be interesting to see how lawmakers navigate these complex issues as they consider the bill's potential impact on medical research and ethical considerations.
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Current Status of Bill S 3713
Bill S 3713 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill S 3713 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2024. Bill S 3713's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3713
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
34Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3713
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3713
A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such tissue.
Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2024
Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2024
A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and to prohibit the solicitation or knowing acquisition, receipt, or acceptance of a donation of such tissue.
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