S-946 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-03-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Minority health
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Cancer
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Medical research
  • Public participation and lobbying

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