Patients First Act of 2015

The Patients First Act of 2015 (H.R. 2921) would require the Department of Health and Human Services to fund and support research into stem cell therapies that do not involve the creation, destruction, or injury of human embryos. The bill prioritizes the development of treatments that offer the most immediate potential for clinical benefits to patients suffering from various diseases and health conditions. Additionally, it mandates that the government provide public reports on peer-reviewed stem cell research proposals that were denied funding. For citizens, this legislation aims to accelerate the availability of new medical treatments while establishing specific ethical guidelines for how federally funded stem cell research is conducted.