117-hr-7091117th Congress

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsored By: Representative Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

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Summary

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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

MD • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2022

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/18/2022

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/29/2022

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