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H.R.1895: Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the use of tissue from an induced abortion for research conducted or supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS may develop or support new high-efficiency cell lines so long as the cell lines are not derived from tissue from an induced abortion. Soliciting or acquiring a donation of fetal tissue from an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) |