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H.R. 1614 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Family Cord Blood Banking Act of 2011

H.R. 1614 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 15, 2011, sponsored by Wally Herger with 43 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 15, 2011
Co-sponsors
43
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Family Cord Blood Banking Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat the cost of private umbilical cord blood banking services as a medical care expense for purposes of the tax deduction for medical expenses.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Wally Herger (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 28 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 15, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Apr 15, 2011)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1614 (112th Congress): Family Cord Blood Banking Act of 2011,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/112-hr-1614/family-cord-blood-banking-act-of-2011 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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