A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.
Latest action · Sep 19, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 19, 2025
- Agreed to in SenateSep 19, 2025
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.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 19, 2025.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Alex Padilla | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| R-MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| R-OK | James Lankford | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
| D-GA | Raphael G. Warnock | Original | Sep 19, 2025 |
Actions 2
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- Sep 19, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 19, 2025Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
Related bills 2
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Subjects
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- Sep 19, 2025Agreed to Senate
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