Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Hozzl · 2025-06-17T16:27:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3498 Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/17/2025, 4:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3498

The bill, designated as H.R. 3498 in the 119th Congress, aims to posthumously award Henrietta Lacks a Congressional Gold Medal for her immortal cells' significant contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients' rights.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3498

Bill HR 3498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3498 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3498's most recent activity was 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. as of May 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3498

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Total Number of Cosponsors

118

Democrat Cosponsors

118

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Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3498

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3498

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.