H.R. 2520 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
H.R. 2520 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 23, 2005, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 78 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 23, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-129
What it does
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with qualified cord blood stem cell banks to assist in the collection and maintenance of 150,000 new units of high-quality cord blood to be made available for transplantation through the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 24, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2005
- Became lawDec 20, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-129. (Dec 20, 2005)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 17, 2005 · Passed413–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 24, 2005 · Passed431–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research ActHouse · May 24, 2005
- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research ActHouse · Dec 17, 2005
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