HR-3542 : Still Just a Bill

Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2021

This bill establishes new federal crimes related to conduct involving certain types of human-animal chimeras. The term human-animal chimera means an organism that, from an early stage of development, contains human and nonhuman parts.

This bill makes is unlawful to

  • create or attempt to create a prohibited human-animal chimera,
  • transfer or attempt to transfer a human embryo into a nonhuman womb,
  • transfer or attempt to transfer a nonhuman embryo into a human womb, or
  • transport or receive for any purpose a prohibited human-animal chimera.

A violator is subject to civil and criminal penalties.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-11-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.House committee actions
2021-05-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2021-05-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Christopher H. Smith [R] (NJ-4)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Cell biology and embryology
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Genetics
  • Medical research
  • Research administration and funding

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