Amendment numbered 1 and printed in House Report 108-21. Provides for a study by the General Accounting Office (GAO) to assess the need (if any) for amendment of the prohibition on human cloning. GAO must report its finding to Congress within 2 years.

1. Adds SEC. 3. STUDY BY THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE at the end of the bill

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   Inserted: SEC. 3. STUDY BY THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--The General Accounting Office shall conduct a study to assess the need (if any) for amendment of the prohibition on human cloning, as defined in section 301 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act, which study should include--

   Inserted: (1) a discussion of new developments in medical technology concerning human cloning and somatic cell nuclear transfer, the need (if any) for somatic cell nuclear transfer to produce medical advances, current public attitudes and prevailing ethical views concerning the use of somatic cell nuclear transfer, and potential legal implications of research in somatic cell nuclear transfer; and

   Inserted: (2) a review of any technological developments that may require that technical changes be made to section 2 of this Act.

   Inserted: (b) Report.--The General Accounting Office shall transmit to the Congress, within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report containing the findings and conclusions of its study, together with recommendations for any legislation or administrative actions which in considers appropriate.

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