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]

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.

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Title

Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-24HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2017-03-22HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2017-03-22HouseIntroduced 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)

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