Congress 118 - HRES 692 - Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 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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Advisory bodies Blood and blood diseases Commemorative events and holidays Genetics Health Health promotion and preventive care Hereditary and development disorders Minority health

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

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Sep 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 18, 2023

Introduced in House

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