Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2016

Summary

Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly: (1) create, transport, or receive a human-animal chimera; (2) transfer a human embryo into a nonhuman womb; or (3) transfer a nonhuman embryo into a human womb. The term “human-animal chimera” means an organism that, from an early stage of development, contains human and non-human parts. A violator is subject to civil and criminal penalties.

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Timeline

1. 22 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 September 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 October 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 September 2016 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 September 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 September 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 September 2016

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Sponsors

• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R · Sponsor
• Diane Black · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Fortenberry · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Vicky Hartzler · R · Sponsor
• Jeb Hensarling · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1] · R · Sponsor
• Bill Huizenga · R · Sponsor
• Blaine Luetkemeyer · R · Sponsor
• Stevan Pearce · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Steve Russell · R · Sponsor
• Ann Wagner · R · Sponsor
• Barry Loudermilk · R · Sponsor
• Markwayne Mullin · R · Sponsor
• Gary Palmer · R · Cosponsor
• Keith Rothfus · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Mark Meadows · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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