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Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4031

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4031

Bill S 4031 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2022. Bill S 4031 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2022.  Bill S 4031's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of April 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4031

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4031

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4031

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to 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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