A bill to establish a moratorium period during which all genetic research involving the human immunodeficiency virus which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome will cease.

Summary

Mandates that, for one year from the date of enactment of this Act, there shall be no experimental efforts to manipulate genes involving the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study of the need for and safety of genetic research involving the HIV which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Timeline

1. 19 October 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 October 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 October 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 November 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 October 1988

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] · D · Sponsor
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