House Bill 1304 - Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, 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 research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2024-06-18
Recent Activity
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Alternative Names
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, 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 research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, 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 research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Associated Legislation
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 research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, 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 research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Rep. Pascrell, Bill [D-NJ-9]
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Committees and Subcommittees
Energy and Commerce Committee
Variations and Revisions