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H.Res. 638

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 18, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
March 14, 2016
Cosponsors (27)
27D 0R
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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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