HR 13457 · 94th Congress · Health
A bill to regulate Defense Department experimental procedures on human subjects.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1976-04-29)
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Prohibits any research, development or related activities by the Department of Defense or its contracting parties where human subjects are at risk unless the Secretary of Defense determines that the risks to the human subjects are substantially outweighed by the sum of the benefit to the subjects and the importance of the knowledge to be gained. Requires the filing of a report with the Committees on Armed Services of the Congress prior to the beginning of any such experimental procedure setting forth the purpose, risks, procedure, and information sought to be gained from such experiment. Requires the express approval of such Committees before any such experiment may be undertaken. Requires the informed consent of any human subject before participation in such experiment. Allows individuals to withdraw such consent. States that consent shall be deemed withdrawn 30 days after it is given. Sets forth the standards which must be met for informed consent. Prohibits the undue inducement of any individual involuntarily confined in a correctional facility or mental institution to participate in such experimentation. Sets forth the information which must be included in the medical records o…
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