H.Res. 638 — Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.

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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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2016-03-14
Introduced in House
2016-03-14
Introduced in House
2016-03-14
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2016-03-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.

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