What is a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins?
[H.R. 4576, S. 2140]

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins (H.R. 4576 , S. 2140) recognizes Dr. Collins’ contribution to the field of genetics. As the Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, Dr. Collins led the Human Genome Project, completed ahead of time and under budget, in 2003. With the knowledge gained from the Human Genome Project, researchers are able to advance medical research and treatments for hundreds of genetic conditions.

What is the status of the bill?

• House cosponsors
• Senate cosponsors
• December 13, 2007 – A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins is introduced in the House of Representatives.
• October 4, 2007 – A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins is introduced in the Senate.