Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

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35 cosponsors · 35 D

28 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 the contributions of her immortal cells to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients' rights.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 19, 2025

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 (May 19, 2025): 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: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: May 19, 2025

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

No recorded floor vote found.