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Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
6/18/2025, 12:48 AM
Summary of Bill S 1893
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, designated as S. 1893, aims to posthumously award Henrietta Lacks with a Congressional Gold Medal. This recognition is in honor of her significant contribution through her immortal cells to global health, scientific advancements, improving quality of life, and championing patients' rights.
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Current Status of Bill S 1893
Bill S 1893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2025. Bill S 1893 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2025. Bill S 1893's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1893
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1893
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1893
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.
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.
Comments
Kendrick Henderson
516
7 months ago
It's so sad that this is happening. It will impact many lives.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1893
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