A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2024 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.

Bill Number

SRES 861

Introduced

Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6638-6639 ...

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Blood and blood diseases Commemorative events and holidays Health Health promotion and preventive care Hereditary and development disorders Minority health

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Summary

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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Nov 19, 2024

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6638-6639; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6450-6451)
Nov 19, 2024

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 19, 2024

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 25, 2024

Introduced in Senate

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