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H.Con.Res. 38

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H.Con.Res.38 - Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
March 22, 2017
Cosponsors (42)
42D 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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