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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced: February 15, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 2006
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 19, 2006
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 19, 2006
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 193 (Roll no. 388). (consideration: CR H5435-5451)
Jul 19, 2006
Failed of passage in House over veto: On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 193 (Roll no. 388).(consideration: CR H5435-5451)
Jul 19, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.R. 810, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
Jul 19, 2006
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Jul 19, 2006
Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR H5435)
Jul 19, 2006
Vetoed by President.(text of veto message: CR H5435)
Jul 19, 2006
Presented to President.
Jul 18, 2006
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 18, 2006
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 206.
Jul 18, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 206.
Jul 18, 2006
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7654-7692)
Jul 17, 2006
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7569-7623)
Jun 6, 2005
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
May 26, 2005
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 24, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2005
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 194 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H3809)
May 24, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 194 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H3809)
May 24, 2005
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3851)
May 24, 2005
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 3 hours of general debate on H.R. 810.
May 24, 2005
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3809-3853)
May 24, 2005
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Feb 15, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 15, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 19, 2006 House · vote #388 Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding Failed 235193 See who voted →
May 24, 2005 House · vote #204 On Passage Passed 238194 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that utilizes human embryonic stem cells, regardless of the date on which the stem cells were derived from a human embryo, provided such embryos: (1) have been donated from in vitro fertilization clinics; (2) were created for the purposes of fertility treatment; (3) were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment and would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded (as determined in consultation with the individuals seeking fertility treatment); and (4) were donated by such individuals with written informed consent and without any financial or other inducements.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) issue final guidelines to carry out this Act within 60 days; and (2) submit annual reports on activities and research conducted under this Act.

What's happening now July 19, 2006

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 40
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Apr 26, 2005
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Apr 14, 2005
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Costa, Jim
California · Apr 14, 2005
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Apr 5, 2005
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Mar 16, 2005
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Mar 16, 2005
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 9, 2005
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Mar 2, 2005
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 2, 2005
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Thompson, Mike
California · Mar 2, 2005
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Feb 17, 2005
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 15, 2005
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 15, 2005
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Feb 15, 2005
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Feb 15, 2005
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Feb 15, 2005
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 15, 2005
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 15, 2005
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 15, 2005
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Green, Al
Texas · Feb 15, 2005
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Feb 15, 2005
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Feb 15, 2005
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Feb 15, 2005
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 15, 2005
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 15, 2005
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 15, 2005
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 15, 2005
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 15, 2005
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Feb 15, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 15, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 15, 2005
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 15, 2005
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Feb 15, 2005
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 15, 2005
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 15, 2005
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Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 15, 2005
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Feb 15, 2005
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Feb 15, 2005
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 15, 2005
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Waters, Maxine
California · Feb 15, 2005