US HCR38 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-0)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. 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.
Title
Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2017-03-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2017-03-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SCR11 (Same As) 2017-03-22 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Subjects
Cancer
Cell biology and embryology
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Health
Medical ethics
Medical research
Women's health
Women's rights
Cell biology and embryology
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Health
Medical ethics
Medical research
Women's health
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/38/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hconres38/BILLS-115hconres38ih.pdf |
