SCONRES 11
115th Congress
Senate
Health
Cancer
Cell biology and embryology
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Medical ethics
Medical research
Women's health
Women's rights
A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
Introduced: March 22, 2017
Introduced by:
Van Hollen, Chris
Democratic
· Maryland
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Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Mar 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
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