What is the current status of HR 3498?

HR 3498 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 3498?

HR 3498 was sponsored by Kweisi Mfume (D), Rep.

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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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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?

1This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Henrietta Lacks posthumously.
2Henrietta Lacks' cells, known as HeLa cells, have greatly advanced medical research.
3Her cells contributed to the development of vaccines and treatments for various diseases.
4The bill recognizes her impact on bioethics and patient rights in medical research.
5The medal presentation will be organized by Congress and the Senate.

Read the detailed summary

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill awards posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Henrietta Lacks, in recognition of the contributions of her immortal cells to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients' rights.

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