To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of human-animal chimeras.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 51 the following: 52Certain Types of Human-Animal Chimeras ProhibitedSec.1131 and requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, in or otherwise affecting interstate commerce— create or attempt to create a prohibited human-animal chimera. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, and savings clause. The main policy areas are Business, Finance, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 51 the following: 52Certain Types of Human-Animal Chimeras ProhibitedSec.1131.
- Requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, in or otherwise affecting interstate commerce— create or attempt to create a prohibited human-animal chimera.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 51 the following: 52Certain Types of Human-Animal Chimeras ProhibitedSec.1131 and requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, in or otherwise affecting interstate commerce— create or attempt to create a prohibited human-animal chimera.
Key Policy Areas
Business, Finance, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 51 the following: 52Certain Types of Human-Animal Chimeras ProhibitedSec.1131 and requires prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly, in or otherwise affecting interstate commerce— create or attempt to create a prohibited human-animal chimera.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Mike Braun
R-IN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Lankford) introduced the following …
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