H.R. 2820Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015

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Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 22 · 14 Republicans · 8 Democrats
Policy area: Health
Committees: Energy and Commerce Committee, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Dec 18, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-104.

IntroducedJun 18, 2015
Passed the HouseSep 8, 2015
Passed the SenateDec 9, 2015
Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2015
Became lawDec 18, 2015

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 3, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2820 as public Law on Dec 18, 2015. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 695

House Dec 16, 2015

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and concur in the Senate Amendment

An Act to reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other purposes.

Passed · Two-thirds required

421 Yea 0 Nay 12 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members433 members

Democratic188 members

Republican245 members

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Cosponsors22 · 14 Republicans · 8 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 2820 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 282011 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 2820 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

CORD BLOOD ASSOCIATIONfiled by SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations7 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS, DBA ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BLOOfiled by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS, DBA ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BLOOD & BIOTHERAPIES

Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Medicare/Medicaid · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations +1 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTAfiled by CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2015Filing

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Manufacturing · Education · Immigration +5 more3 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAMfiled by LESTER HEALTH LAW PLLC

Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Foreign Relations · Medicare/Medicaid +8 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

NMDPfiled by VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES

Defense · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

GSK (FKA GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC.)

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Copyright/Patent/Trademark +1 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: Illinois Agricultural Association Activator Political Involvement Fund 'activator'/'illinois Farm Bureau Activator'

Clean Air and Water (quality) · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +3 more1 filing · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2015Filing

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICAIts PAC: Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Better Government Committee

Trade (domestic/foreign) · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations · Health Issues +1 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

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