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.  

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Timeline

1. 25 July 2023

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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2. 25 July 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 25 July 2023 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Chris Van Hollen · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

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