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Ban on Research Using Aborted Fetal Tissue

This bill aims to prohibit federal health agencies from conducting or supporting research that uses fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. Citizens should be aware that these changes could impact the direction and scope of certain publicly funded medical research, potentially altering the future availability of some therapies or vaccines, although the bill allows for the development of new cell lines without such restrictions.
Key points
Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting research involving human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions.
Allows for the development of new, ethical cell lines for research, including vaccine production, as long as they are not derived from aborted fetal tissue.
Bans the solicitation or knowing acquisition of human fetal tissue if it was obtained from an induced abortion or if the pregnancy was deliberately initiated for that purpose.
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Print number: 118_HR_398
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Process start date: 2023-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_398.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting research involving human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions.
  • Allows for the development of new, ethical cell lines for research, including vaccine production, as long as they are not derived from aborted fetal tissue.
  • Bans the solicitation or knowing acquisition of human fetal tissue if it was obtained from an induced abortion or if the pregnancy was deliberately initiated for that purpose.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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