• POPULAR TITLE(S):
  Cloning of Humans bill (identified by CRS)

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:
  Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS REPORTED TO HOUSE:
  Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001

• SHORT TITLE(S) AS PASSED HOUSE:
  Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001

• OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
  To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human cloning.

7/16/2001:

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

7/17/2001:

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

7/19/2001:

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

7/19/2001:

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

7/24/2001:

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

7/24/2001:

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11.

7/27/2001 2:08pm:

Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 5:00 p.m. on July 28 to file a report on H.R. 2505. Agreed to without objection.

7/27/2001 4:47pm:

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-170.

7/27/2001 4:48pm:

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 101.

7/30/2001 7:01pm:

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 214 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2505 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

7/31/2001 2:42pm:

Rule H. Res. 214 passed House.

7/31/2001 2:53pm:

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 214. (consideration: CR H4916-4945; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4917)

7/31/2001 2:54pm:

H.AMDT.283 Amendment reported by the House Committee on Judiciary. (consideration: H4917; text: CR H4917)
Amendments printed in the bill and considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 214.

7/31/2001 2:55pm:

H.AMDT.283 On agreeing to the Judiciary amendment Agreed to without objection.

7/31/2001 4:07pm:

H.AMDT.284 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Scott. (consideration: CR H4930; text: CR H4930)
Amendment requires the General Accounting Office to conduct a study to assess the need (if any) for amendment of the prohibition on human cloning, as defined in section 301 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act with such study transmitted to Congress within 4 years of enactment of this Act.

7/31/2001 4:11pm:

H.AMDT.284 On agreeing to the Scott amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

7/31/2001 4:12pm:

H.AMDT.285 Amendment (A003) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Greenwood. (consideration: CR H4931-4943; text: CR H4931)
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to ban the use of human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to initiate a pregnancy but allow the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to clone molecules, DNA, cells, or tissues; require each individual who intends to perform human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to register with the Secretary of Health and Human Services; sunset the ban ten years after enactment; require those who break the law to forfeit equipment, other property, and any monetary gains; and require a study by the Institute of Medicine on the properties of embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells.

7/31/2001 5:26pm:

H.AMDT.285 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A003) and on the bill pursuant to the rule.

7/31/2001 5:49pm:

H.AMDT.285 On agreeing to the Greenwood amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 249 (Roll no. 302).

7/31/2001 5:49pm:

Ms. Lofgren moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

7/31/2001 6:03pm:

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

7/31/2001 6:21pm:

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4943)

7/31/2001 6:30pm:

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 - 162 (Roll no. 304).

7/31/2001 6:30pm:

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

8/1/2001:

Received in the Senate.

8/2/2001:

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

8/3/2001:

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.

Committee/Subcommittee:		Activity:
House Judiciary		Referral, Reporting
	Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security	Referral, Reporting

Bill:	Relationship:
H.RES.214	Rule related to H.R.2505 in House
H.R.1644	Related bill as identified by House committee

1. H.AMDT.283 to H.R.2505 Amendments printed in the bill and considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 214.
Sponsor: House Judiciary (introduced 7/31/2001)      Cosponsors: (none)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2001 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Judiciary amendment Agreed to without objection.

2. H.AMDT.284 to H.R.2505 Amendment requires the General Accounting Office to conduct a study to assess the need (if any) for amendment of the prohibition on human cloning, as defined in section 301 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act with such study transmitted to Congress within 4 years of enactment of this Act.
Sponsor: Rep Scott, Robert C. [VA-3] (introduced 7/31/2001)      Cosponsors: (none)
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2001 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Scott amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

3. H.AMDT.285 to H.R.2505 Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to ban the use of human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to initiate a pregnancy but allow the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to clone molecules, DNA, cells, or tissues; require each individual who intends to perform human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to register with the Secretary of Health and Human Services; sunset the ban ten years after enactment; require those who break the law to forfeit equipment, other property, and any monetary gains; and require a study by the Institute of Medicine on the properties of embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells.
Sponsor: Rep Greenwood, James C. [PA-8] (introduced 7/31/2001)      Cosponsors: (none)
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2001 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Greenwood amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 249 (Roll no. 302).

Rep Flake, Jeff - 7/23/2001 [AZ-1]	Rep Kerns, Brian D. - 7/16/2001 [IN-7]
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. - 7/16/2001 [OH-10]	Rep Stupak, Bart - 7/16/2001 [MI-1]
Rep Wu, David - 7/17/2001 [OR-1]

Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001 - Prohibits any person or entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, from knowingly: (1) performing or attempting to perform human cloning; (2) participating in such an attempt; (3) shipping or receiving an embryo produced by human cloning or any product derived from such embryo; or (4) importing such an embryo or product.

Sets forth criminal and civil penalties.

Provides that nothing in this Act restricts areas of scientific research not specifically prohibited above, including research in the use of nuclear transfer or other cloning techniques to produce molecules, DNA, cells other than human embryos, tissues, organs, plants, or animals other than humans.

Directs the General Accounting Office to assess the need for amendment of such prohibition, including through: (1) a discussion of new developments, the need for somatic cell transfer to produce medical advances, current public attitudes and prevailing ethical views concerning its use, and potential legal implications of somatic cell transfer research; and (2) a review of any technological developments that may require technical changes to such prohibition.