Congress 117 - HRES 494 - Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

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Blood and blood diseases Commemorative events and holidays Genetics Health Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health promotion and preventive care Hereditary and development disorders Medicaid Medicare Racial and ethnic relations

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This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

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Jun 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 23, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2021

Introduced in House

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