Senate Simple Resolution 275
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution calling for international ethical standards in genome editing research.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
275
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls for the development of international standards regarding the ethical clinical use of genome-edited human embryos.
July 15, 2019
07/15/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4824-4825)
07/15/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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