To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study on barriers to participation in federally funded cancer clinical trials by populations that have been traditionally underrepresented in such trials.
Sponsor and status
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jan 5, 2021
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on January 5, 2021.
78 Cosponsors (69 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Higgins Announces Passage of Bills Aimed at Improving Access to Cancer Screening & Clinical Trials”
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Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY26]
(Co-sponsor)
on Dec 10, 2020
“House Passes Legislation Honoring Immortal Cells of Baltimore Native Henrietta Lacks”
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Rep. A. Dutch Ruppersberger [D-MD2]
(Co-sponsor)
on Dec 9, 2020
“E&C Republican Leaders' Statement on House Passage of Health Bills”
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Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX26]
on Dec 9, 2020
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 4819: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced on Oct 20, 2020. 0% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 946: Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019
Introduced on Mar 28, 2019. 92% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced on Apr 28, 2020. 0% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Mar 28, 2019
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Introduced
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Dec 7, 2020
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Text Published
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Dec 9, 2020
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 18, 2020
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Jan 5, 2021
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1966 (116th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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