Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2012
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2013)
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any public or private person or entity, in or affecting interstate commerce, from: (1) performing or attempting to perform human cloning; (2) participating in an attempt to perform human cloning; or (3) shipping, receiving, or importing the product of human cloning for any purpose. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.
Provides that nothing in this Act shall restrict areas of scientific research not specifically prohibited by this Act, 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.
What just happenedJun 14, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2013
- Jun 14, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 23, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House