The measure authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Henrietta Lacks, honoring the contributions of her cells, known as HeLa cells, to health, scientific research, and patients’ rights. The Treasury Secretary would design and strike the medal. After its presentation, it would go to the Smithsonian Institution for possible display and research. The Smithsonian is encouraged to make it available for display at other appropriate places connected to Lacks. The Secretary may also sell bronze duplicates.
The measure recognizes Lacks and her contribution to research. It does not describe direct benefits or requirements for individuals. The Smithsonian would hold the gold medal and could display it or make it available for research.
The measure authorizes costs for the medals to be paid from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Bronze duplicates may be sold at a price sufficient to cover their production costs, and sale proceeds would go back into that fund. No total cost is specified.
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