H.R. 1966 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
H.R. 1966 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 28, 2019, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 78 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-291
What it does
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to complete a study reviewing how federal agencies address barriers to participation in federally-funded cancer clinical trials by individuals from underrepresented populations and provide recommendations for addressing such barriers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-291. (Jan 5, 2021)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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More
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