S. 2485 · 118th Congress · Senate

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced
Jul 25, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

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.  

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 25, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. JUL 25, 2023•IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 25, 2023

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