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H.R.872-The Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009 On February 4, 2009, Representative Diana DeGette introduced H.R. 872, the Stem Cell Research Improvement Act of 2009. The bill would require the Secretary to conduct and support research that uses human embryonic stem cells, regardless of the date on which such cells were derived. The bill outlines certain ethical criteria, and would require that the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of NIH, issue guidelines to carry out the provisions of the legislation within 90 days of enactment. H.R. 872 also provides that the Secretary may issue guidelines on research involving other human stem cells, as determined to be scientifically warranted by the Director of NIH. H.R. 872 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Rayilyn Brown Director AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn