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Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

3/31/2025, 3:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 987

Bill 119 s 987, 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 the government should not be involved in any research that relies on the use of fetal tissue.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that fetal tissue research has led to important medical advancements and has the potential to further scientific understanding of various diseases and conditions. They believe that restricting research involving fetal tissue could hinder progress in the field of medicine and limit potential treatments and cures for various illnesses. Overall, Bill 119 s 987 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.

Congressional Summary of S 987

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal agencies from supporting research involving, and prohibits any entity from soliciting or knowingly acquiring, human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an induced abortion. 

Specifically, the bill prohibits any federal agency from conducting, funding, approving, or otherwise supporting research involving such tissue. Federal agencies may conduct or support research involving human fetal tissue obtained after a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any entity from soliciting or knowingly acquiring, receiving, or accepting a donation of human fetal tissue where the entity knows it was obtained pursuant to an induced abortion. Entities violating this prohibition are subject to criminal penalties. The bill provides an exception for transfers for purposes of autopsy or burial.

Current Status of Bill S 987

Bill S 987 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2025. Bill S 987 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2025.  Bill S 987's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 987

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 987

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 987

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 issue.
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 issue.

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