Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Summary
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 7, 2022
Last action Apr 7, 2022
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1
Apr 7, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
upper
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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