Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

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HR 4122

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Jun 14, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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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.

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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

Introduced in House

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