S 2485
118th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced: July 25, 2023
Introduced by:
Van Hollen, Chris
Democratic
· Maryland
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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