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Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA118th CongressS-2485| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4031
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4122
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4031
    Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4122
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 118-4122: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA118th CongressS-2485| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4031
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4122
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4031
    Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4122
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2023
    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 118-4122: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted