Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 14, 2016Health
H.Res. 638
Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2016)
Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks.
Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century.
Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights.
What just happenedMar 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2016
- Mar 18, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 14, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House