United States · Bill · S
S. 4031 (117th)
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced
7 April 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 April 2022
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 April 2022
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 7 April 2022
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4031
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/s/4031