Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Latest action · Jun 16, 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 15, 2023
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 15, 2023 to Jun 16, 2023, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Jun 15, 2023 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Jun 15, 2023 |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Original | Jun 15, 2023 |
| D-AL | Terri A. Sewell | Jun 16, 2023 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 16, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jun 15, 2023Introduced in House
- Jun 15, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 255 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical r | Related bill | Jun 15, 2023 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Blood and blood diseases
- Cell biology and embryology
- Child health
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Genetics
- Health
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Home and outpatient care
- Intergovernmental relations
- Medicaid
- Medical research
- Medicare
- Minority health
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- State and local government operations
- World health
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 15, 2023Introduced in House
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