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Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressS-4031| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Mar 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7091
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7091
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-7091: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressS-4031| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Mar 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7091
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7091
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7091: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted