Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2022Science, Technology, Communications
S. 4031
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 7, 2022)
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 just happenedApr 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 7, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Apr 7, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate