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A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.

USA115th CongressSCONRES-11| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Mar 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 115-38
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)


  • March 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 115-38
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 115-38: Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
CancerCell biology and embryologyCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesGeneticsMedical ethicsMedical researchWomen's healthWomen's rights

A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.

USA115th CongressSCONRES-11| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
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.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
Mar 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 115-38
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)


  • March 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 115-38
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 115-38: Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCell biology and embryologyCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesGeneticsMedical ethicsMedical researchWomen's healthWomen's rights