H.R. 1966
EnactedHenrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
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Became Public Law No: 116-291.
1/5/2021
Summary
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.
Public Law • 1/5/2021
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Public Law 116-291
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Originated in the House
Introduced
March 28, 2019
Committee Review
December 18, 2020
Floor Debate
December 9, 2020
Passed Chamber
December 9, 2020
Other Chamber
December 20, 2020
President
December 24, 2020
Enacted into Law
January 5, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-291.