H.R. 3498 · 119th Congress

Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced / in committeeHealth

Details

Sponsor: Kweisi Mfume (D)
Introduced: 2025-05-19
Origin: House
Policy area: Health
Latest action: 2025-05-19 — 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.
Cosponsors: 35

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.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-05-19)