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H.R. 2852 (108th)

Cord Blood Stem Cell Act of 2003

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Introduced

24 July 2003

Last action

8 August 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Cord Blood Stem Cell Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to enter into contracts with qualified cord blood stem cell banks to assist in the establishment, provision, and maintenance of a National Network of Cord Blood Stem Cell Banks. Lists the purposes of qualifying donor banks and requirements qualifying donor banks must meet. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, to establish as part of the Network a National Cord Blood Stem Cell Registry. Sets forth the functions of the Registry, which shall include: (1) operating a system for identifying, acquiring, and distributing donated units or cord blood; and (2) maintaining a database with certain information, including the clinical outcomes of all transplantations related to the Network.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 August 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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