Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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57 cosponsors · 57 D

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7 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This bill awards posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Henrietta Lacks in recognition of her immortal cells which have made invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, our quality of life, and patients' rights.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 14, 2023

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Latest action (Jun 14, 2023): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 14, 2023

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.