Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 22, 2017Health
S.Con.Res. 11
A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 22, 2017)
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 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 22, 2017
- Mar 22, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Judiciary Committee - Mar 22, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate