Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001

This bill would establish a federal ban on human cloning, making it illegal for any person or organization to perform, attempt, or participate in the process of cloning a human being. It also prohibits the shipment, receipt, or importation of any products derived from human cloning across state lines or from abroad.

For the average citizen, this legislation means that medical and scientific facilities would be barred from using cloning technology to create human embryos or individuals. Additionally, the bill calls for the United States to seek an international agreement on similar bans and directs a national commission to study the ethical arguments surrounding the use of cloning specifically for scientific research.