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H.R. 7091 (117th)

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced

15 March 2022

Last action

15 March 2022 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2022

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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