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118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4122 — Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

“To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.”

Science, technology, communications
Introduced Jun 14, 2023
Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Introduced
Jun 14, 2023
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Referred
Jun 14, 2023
Financial Services · House Admin
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Committee
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2023
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.
Jun 14, 2023
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.