H.R. 4122 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 4122 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 14, 2023, sponsored by Kweisi Mfume with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 14, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 (Jun 14, 2023)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
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