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Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
6/18/2025, 12:48 AM
Summary of Bill S 1893
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, designated as S. 1893, aims to posthumously award Henrietta Lacks with a Congressional Gold Medal. This recognition is in honor of her significant contribution through her immortal cells to global health, scientific advancements, improving quality of life, and championing patients' rights.
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Current Status of Bill S 1893
Bill S 1893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2025. Bill S 1893 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2025. Bill S 1893's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1893
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1893
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1893
A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to 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.
A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to 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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