H.R. 877: To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 877: Patients First Act of 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2009-02-04 H.R. 877: Patients First Act of 2009 h H.R. 877: Patients First Act of 2009 (111th Congress) Patients First Act of 2009 To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. Health Administrative law and regulatory procedures Government investigations Department of Health and Human Services Medical research Research administration and funding Medical ethics Cell biology and embryology 2009-02-04 111 2009-02-04 877 introduced HouseBill LegislativeAction OfficialTitle ShortTitle