HR 13662 · 95th Congress · Human experimentation in medicine

A bill to establish the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

Introduced 1978-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Research Act to establish the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Directs the Commission to study the legal, ethical, and social implications of: (1) the allocations of Federal resources for biomedical and behavioral research and health care delivery; (2) the requirements for informed consent to participation in research projects and medical procedures; (3) establishing a uniform definition of death; (4) counseling and testing for genetic diseases; (5) the differences in the availability of health services; (6) the requirements and guidelines applicable to clinical trials; (7) the establishment of standards of efficacy applicable to medical procedures performed on humans; (8) human in-vitro fertilization; and (9) other matters relating to medicine or biomedical or behavior research. Directs the Commission, upon completion of each study and no later than November 1 each fiscal year, to report its findings and activities to the President and the Congress. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of the Commission.…

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6 Democrats3 Republicans