United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 2820 — Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-104. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act and the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 to revise and extend through FY2020 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory program. (These programs help match patients in need of a transplant with unrelated bone marrow and cord blood donors.) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must review the state of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues to develop new therapies and consider the inclusion of new therapies in the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. (Sec. 3) Requirements for HHS contracts under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 are revised. (Sec. 4) HHS must determine whether to include peripheral blood stem cells and umbilical cord blood in the definition of human organ.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-104. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

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

  5. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 695). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9333)

  6. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2820.

  8. Mr. Pitts moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9333-9335, H9339)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8560; text as passed Senate: CR S8560)

  11. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.

  12. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  13. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  14. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5801)

  17. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2820.

  18. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5801-5804)

  19. Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  20. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.

  21. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-242.

  22. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  23. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  25. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  27. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  28. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2820 do?
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act and the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 to revise and extend through FY2020 the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory program. (These programs help match patients in need of a transplant with unrelated bone marrow and cord blood donors.) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must review the state of the science of using adult stem cells and birthing tissues to develop new therapies and consider the inclusion of new therapies in the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. (Sec. 3) Requirements for HHS contracts under the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 are revised. (Sec. 4) HHS must determine whether to include peripheral blood stem cells and umbilical cord blood in the definition of human organ.
Who sponsors HR 2820?
HR 2820 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
What is the current status of HR 2820?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2015. Enacted.
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