Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-1966House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 5, 2021
Summary
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to complete a study reviewing how federal agencies address barriers to participation in federally-funded cancer clinical trials by individuals from underrepresented populations and provide recommendations for addressing such barriers.
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Latest companion bill action
S-946: Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019Introduced in Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Became Public Law No: 116-291.
Signed by President.