S 946
Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study examining barriers preventing underrepresented populations from participating in federally funded cancer clinical trials. The study will assess current agency efforts to address these barriers and recommend further actions to improve participation. It’s named in honor of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells have significantly advanced medical research, highlighting the importance of equitable access to clinical trials and ethical research practices.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
Doug Jones
Jon Tester
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