HR 7091 · 117th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2022-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]· House

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Latest: 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.(2022-03-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (14)

13 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]PA
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]MD
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]MD
Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]FL
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]CA