Oppose H.R. 3 that Would Allow Destruction of Live Human Embryos

January 9, 2007

ISSUE: The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take up legislation on Thursday, January 11 to expand funding for experiments that require the destruction of live human embryos .

BACKGROUND: Destroying human embryos to obtain embryonic stem cells is immoral. It is also unnecessary. Stem cells from adult tissues, umbilical cord blood, and other morally acceptable sources are already producing treatments for diseases. Embryonic stem cells have yet to benefit any human patient.  For more information on stem cell research, please click here.

ACTION: Please contact your congressional representative to urge opposition to H.R. 3. 

Tell your Representative: “Please do not use my tax dollars to support research that requires the destruction of human embryos. Adult stem cell research is a morally acceptable alternative that is already producing therapeutic benefits for human patients.”

Special attention should be given to new members of the Florida Congressional delegation and those who opposed overriding the President’s veto of H.R. 810 last year:

Call the number below or click here to send an email.

New Members:
Gus Bilirakis, (202) 225-5755
Vern Buchanan, (202) 225-5015
Kathy Castor, (202) 225-3376
Tim Mahoney, (202) 225-5792
Ron Klein, (202) 225-3026

Members opposing last year’s HR 810 (thank them and urge them to continue their opposition):
Jeff Miller, (202) 225-4136
Ander Crenshaw, (202) 225-2501
Cliff Stearns, (202) 225-5704
John Mica, (202) 225-4035
Ric Keller, (202) 225-2176
Adam Putnam, (202) 225-1252
Dave Weldon, (202) 225-3516
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, (202) 225-3931
Lincoln Diaz-Balart, (202) 225-4211
Tom Feeney, (202) 225-2706
Mario Diaz-Balart, (202) 225-2778