US SCR11 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-22 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-22 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A concurrent resolution 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
A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
Sponsors
Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-03-22 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934) |
Same As/Similar To
HCR38 (Same As) 2017-03-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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 |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/11/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sconres11/BILLS-115sconres11is.pdf |