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S. 3504 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006

S. 3504 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 13, 2006, sponsored by Rick Santorum with 3 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
Jun 13, 2006
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 109-242

What it does

Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit any person or entity involved in interstate commerce from: (1) soliciting or knowingly acquiring, receiving, or accepting a donation of human fetal tissue knowing that a human pregnancy was deliberately initiated to provide such tissue; or (2) knowingly acquiring, receiving, or accepting tissue or cells obtained from a human embryo or fetu…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Rick Santorum (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 13, 2006
  • Passed the SenateJul 18, 2006
  • Passed the HouseJul 18, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2006
  • Became lawJul 19, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-242. (Jul 19, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Jul 18, 2006 · Passed
    425–0
  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Jul 18, 2006 · Bill Passed
    100–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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