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SRES-416Senate2025-09-19Health

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.

YourVoice.Now Summary

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, raising awareness of this inherited blood disorder that can cause pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Congressional 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.

Legislative Subjects

Blood and blood diseasesCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMinority health

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2025-09-19
Date Added
2026-04-10