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Henrietta Lacks Gold Medal Bill
Recent Bills/Henrietta Lacks Gold Medal Bill

Henrietta Lacks Gold Medal Bill

IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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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
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Why This Matters

This bill honors Henrietta Lacks by awarding her a Congressional Gold Medal for her significant contributions to science through her immortal cells. Recognizing her legacy helps highlight the importance of ethics in medical research and patient rights.

If you care about medical ethics and the history of scientific research, this bill honors a key figure in those areas.
Who this affects
family of Henrietta Lacks · medical ethics enthusiasts · researchers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Henrietta Lacks posthumously.
  2. 2Henrietta Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have greatly advanced medical research.
  3. 3Her cells contributed to the development of vaccines and treatments for various diseases.
  4. 4The bill recognizes her impact on bioethics and patient rights in medical research.
  5. 5The medal presentation will be organized by Congress and the Senate.
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IntroducedCurrentMay 19, 2025

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

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