Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act

This provision directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal. This medal is to be awarded in commemoration of Henrietta Lacks, specifically recognizing her immortal cells and their significant contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients' rights.

Following its official presentation, the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Henrietta Lacks will be given to the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian is directed to make the medal available for display and research. Additionally, Congress expresses its sense that the Smithsonian should also make the medal available for display at other appropriate locations that have a connection to Henrietta Lacks.

This section authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal. These duplicates will be sold at a price sufficient to cover all associated costs, including labor and materials. It also clarifies that these medals are considered national medals and numismatic items, and that the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund will cover the initial costs of striking the medals, with proceeds from duplicate sales being deposited back into this fund.