S.Con.Res. 11 · 115th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-03-22
Latest action
2017-03-22 · Introduced in Senate

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.