Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act was the name of two similar bills that both passed through the United States
House of Representatives
and Senate
, but were both vetoed by President George W. Bush
and were not enacted into law. Despite their names, the proposed statutes remained bills, not acts.
ed by United States President
George W. Bush
, more than five years after his inauguration. The bill, which passed both houses of Congress, but by less than the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto, would have allowed federal funding of stem cell research on new lines of stem cells derived from discarded human embryos created for fertility
treatments.
The bill passed House of Representatives by a vote of 238 to 194 on May 24, 2005., then passed the Senate by a vote of 63 to 37 on July 18, 2006. President Bush vetoed the bill on July 19, 2006. The House of Representatives then failed to override the veto (235 to 193) on July 19, 2006.
to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. It was similar in content to the vetoed Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.
The bill passed the Senate
on April 11, 2007 by a vote of 63-34, then passed the House
on June 7, 2007 by a vote of 247-176. President Bush vetoed the bill on June 19, 2007, and an override was not attempted.
(D-CO) on February 4, 2009. A Senate version was introduced by Tom Harkin
(D-IA) on February 26, 2009. Both are currently in Committee. The House bill had 113 co-sponsors and the Senate 10 co-sponsors, as of November 20 2009.
United States
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House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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and Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
, but were both vetoed by President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
and were not enacted into law. Despite their names, the proposed statutes remained bills, not acts.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 was the first bill ever vetoVeto
A veto, Latin for "I forbid", is the power of an officer of the state to unilaterally stop an official action, especially enactment of a piece of legislation...
ed by United States President
President of the United States
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George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
, more than five years after his inauguration. The bill, which passed both houses of Congress, but by less than the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto, would have allowed federal funding of stem cell research on new lines of stem cells derived from discarded human embryos created for fertility
Fertility
Fertility is the natural capability of producing offsprings. As a measure, "fertility rate" is the number of children born per couple, person or population. Fertility differs from fecundity, which is defined as the potential for reproduction...
treatments.
The bill passed House of Representatives by a vote of 238 to 194 on May 24, 2005., then passed the Senate by a vote of 63 to 37 on July 18, 2006. President Bush vetoed the bill on July 19, 2006. The House of Representatives then failed to override the veto (235 to 193) on July 19, 2006.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 , was proposed federal legislation that would have amended the Public Health Service ActPublic Health Service Act
The Public Health Service Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1944. The full act is captured under Title 42 of the United States Code "The Public Health and Welfare", Chapter 6A "Public Health Service"....
to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. It was similar in content to the vetoed Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.
The bill passed the Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on April 11, 2007 by a vote of 63-34, then passed the House
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
on June 7, 2007 by a vote of 247-176. President Bush vetoed the bill on June 19, 2007, and an override was not attempted.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009
The bill was re-introduced in the 111th Congress. It was introduced in the House by Representative Diana DeGetteDiana DeGette
Diana Louise DeGette is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997, and a Chief Deputy Whip. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is based in Denver.-Early life, education and career:...
(D-CO) on February 4, 2009. A Senate version was introduced by Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives ....
(D-IA) on February 26, 2009. Both are currently in Committee. The House bill had 113 co-sponsors and the Senate 10 co-sponsors, as of November 20 2009.
Legislative History
| Congress | Short title | Bill number(s) | Date introduced | Sponsor(s) | # of cosponsors | Latest status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th Congress | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009 | February 4, 2009 | Rep. Diana DeGette Diana DeGette Diana Louise DeGette is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997, and a Chief Deputy Whip. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is based in Denver.-Early life, education and career:... (D-CO) |
113 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more than 200 years... |
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| February 26, 2009 | Sen. Tom Harkin Tom Harkin Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives .... (D-IA) |
10 | Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | |||
| 110th Congress | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 | January 5, 2007 | Rep. Diana DeGette Diana DeGette Diana Louise DeGette is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997, and a Chief Deputy Whip. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is based in Denver.-Early life, education and career:... (D-CO) |
217 | Passed the House (253-174) | |
| January 4, 2007 | Sen. Harry Reid Harry Reid Harry Mason Reid is the senior United States Senator from Nevada, serving since 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been the Senate Majority Leader since January 2007, having previously served as Minority Leader and Minority and Majority Whip.Previously, Reid was a member of the U.S... (D-NV) |
41 | Passed the Senate (63-34). Passed the House (247-176). Vetoed by President. | |||
| 109th Congress | Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 | February 15, 2005 | Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE) | 200 | Passed the House (238-194). Passed the Senate (63-37). Vetoed by President. Veto Override Failed in the House (235-193). | |
| February 28, 2005 | Sen. Arlen Specter Arlen Specter Arlen Specter is a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania. Specter is a Democrat, but was a Republican from 1965 until switching to the Democratic Party in 2009... (R-PA) |
43 | Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | |||
External links
- How your senator voted, "U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes," from www.senate.gov, recorded on July 18, 2006, accessed on October 31, 2006.
- How your congressman voted, "FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 388," from clerk.house.gov, recorded on July 19, 2006, accessed on October 31, 2006.
- Text of the 2007 Bill
- S. 5: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 at GovTrack.us
- World Stem Cell Policies
- http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN00487:|/bss/111search.html|
- Stem cell research pros and cons, Information and resource for stem cell research