For Release July 16, 2006
July 14, 2006
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
We, the undersigned patient advocacy groups, health organizations, research universities, scientific societies, religious groups and other interested institutions and associations, representing millions of patients, scientists, health care providers and advocates, write you with our strong and unified support for H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. We urge your vote in favor of H.R. 810 when the Senate considers the measure next week.
Of the bills being considered simultaneously, only H.R. 810 will move stem cell research forward in our country. This is the bill which holds promise for expanding medical breakthroughs. The other two bills – the Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act (S. 2754) and the Fetus Farming Prohibition Act (S. 3504) – are NOT substitutes for a YES vote on H.R. 810.
H.R. 810 is the pro-patient and pro-research bill. A vote in support of H.R. 810 will be considered a vote in support of more than 100 million patients in the U.S. and substantial progress for research. Please work to pass H.R. 810 immediately.
Sincerely,
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis
Affymetrix, Inc.
Alliance for Aging Research
Alliance for Stem Cell Research
Alpha-1 Foundation
ALS Association
Ambulatory Pediatric Association
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Dental Research
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
American Brain Coalition
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Council on Education
American Council on Science and Health
American Dental Education Association
American Diabetes Association
American Gastroenterological Association
American Medical Associ