H.R. 7091 · 117th Congress · House

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Active· Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently d…
Introduced
Mar 15, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive 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.