HR 7091 United States House · 117th Congress

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2022

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Introduced Mar 15, 2022 Last action Mar 15, 2022

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Mar 15, 2022

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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.

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Mar 15, 2022

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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors