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

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Introduced

22 March 2017

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22 March 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)

Summary

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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22 March 2017
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
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22 March 2017
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/11
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sconres/11
us · 115-sconres-11 · source updated 10 August 2026