Americans Support Stem Cell Research
Congress twice passed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act with strong bipartisan support and both times President Bush vetoed the bill. Read our position statement on expanding federal funding for embryonic stem cell research a
nd learn more about the current policy and legislation.
Research!America has been gauging Americans' views on stem cell research since 2002. Both state and national polls show strong support for stem cell research. See our national data, 2002-2006 and our state polls.
Results of our national poll on stem cells were featured in the July 10, 2005, issue of PARADE.
Taking Our Pulse: The PARADE/Research!America Health Poll on Stem Cell Research
State Polls
State Stem Cell Research Initiatives
- Florida Cures Initiative
- Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
- Americans for Cures Foundation (California)
- Kansas Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
- Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Texans for Advancement of Medical Research
- Maryland Families for Stem Cell Research
- Connecticut Department of Health Stem Cell Research Program
- New Jersey Stem Cell Research Initiative
- WiCell Research Institute (Wisconsin)
- New Yorkers for the Advancement of Medical Research
Stem Cell Legislation Resources and Additional Information