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included in legislation to regulate recombinant DNA research. The Sub- 
committee referred the analysis of existing legislation and elements 
for new legislation to the full Committee at a meeting held on February 25, 
1977. The full Committee adopted the report of the Subcommittee on existing 
legislation and agreed that new legislation was required. 
V. Suggested Elements for Legislation 
In considering the elements for legislation, the Committee reviewed 
Federal, State, and local activities bearing on the regulation of recombinant 
DNA research. Among congressional proposals reviewed were Senate Bill 621, 
"The DNA Research Act of 1977," introduced by Senator Dale Bumpers, and the 
companion measure introduced by Representative Richard L. Ottinger in the 
House (H.R. 3591). The Committee also noted the resolution (H. Res. 131) 
introduced by Representative Ottinger on January 19, 1977, requesting DHEW 
to regulate recombinant DNA research under Section 361 of the PHS Act. 
Hearings held by State and local governments, including State legis- 
latures, were among State and local activities reviewed. Recommendations 
for State regulation by the New York State Attorney General's Environmental 
Health Bureau, and for city regulation by the Cambridge (Massachusetts) City 
Council, were also considered. 
Several committee representatives also reported on meetings with 
other interested parties whose views had been solicited on legislation 
to regulate recombinant DNA research. Those who were contacted include 
agricultural scientists, biomedical scientists, environmentalists, labor 
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