HR 7740 · 95th Congress · Fetus

A bill to prohibit the use of appropriated funds to carry out or assist nontherapeutic research on living human fetuses.

Introduced 1977-06-13· Sponsored by Rep. Delaney, James J. [D-NY-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-06-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to carry out any nontherapeutic research on a living human fetus which is outside the womb of its mother or to assist any person in carrying out such research activity. Defines nontherapeutic research as research not designed to improve the health condition of the fetus through prophylactic, diagnostic, or treatment methods.…

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1 Republican