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Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007

Introduced: June 5, 2007 Introduced by: DeGette, Diana Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 6, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 204 - 213 (Roll no. 439).
Jun 6, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6077-6078)
Jun 6, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 6, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2560.
Jun 6, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6037-6042; text of measure as introduced: CR H6037-6038)
Jun 6, 2007
Ms. DeGette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 5, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 5, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 6, 2007 House · vote #439 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 204–213 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make it unlawful for any person, including a governmental entity, to: (1) perform or attempt to perform human cloning; or (2) ship, mail, transport, or receive the product of human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology knowing that such product is for the purpose of human cloning. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act.

What's happening now June 6, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 204 - 213 (Roll no. 439).

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2564 Related bill Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007
  • S 1036 Related bill Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 5, 2007
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2560: Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2560/
MLA
"H.R. 2560: Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2560/.
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H.R. 2560, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2560/.
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