Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes Congress to award Henrietta Lacks a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her contributions to science through her immortal HeLa cells, which enabled critical medical breakthroughs like the polio vaccine and cancer treatments. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with bronze duplicates sold to cover costs. The bill commemorates Lacks' legacy without altering existing policies or providing compensation to her family, focusing solely on honoring her scientific impact.