HRES Bill 514 Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-06-15

Bill 118 HRES 514, also known as the "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" bill, aims to designate June 19, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the importance of increasing public awareness about the disease, the need for ongoing research, early detection screenings for carriers of the sickle cell trait, effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs for complications related to sickle cell anemia. The bill highlights the significance of educating both the United States and the global community about sickle cell disease, which predominantly affects individuals of African, Hispanic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent. By designating June 19th as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day," the bill aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease and to promote efforts to improve their quality of life. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of continued research into sickle cell disease in order to develop novel and effective treatments that may ultimately lead to a cure. It also stresses the need for early detection screenings for carriers of the sickle cell trait, as early intervention can help prevent complications associated with the disease. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 514 seeks to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, promote research efforts, and advocate for improved care and support for individuals living with the condition. By designating June 19th as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day," the bill aims to mobilize communities and organizations to work together towards improving the lives of those affected by sickle cell disease.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Associated Legislation

Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2023

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.

Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2023

Graduate Opportunity and Affordable Loans Act

Informed Student Borrowing Act of 2023

Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Blood and blood diseases

Cell biology and embryology

Child health

Commemorative events and holidays

Digestive and metabolic diseases

Genetics

Health care coverage and access

Health promotion and preventive care

Hereditary and development disorders

Home and outpatient care

Intergovernmental relations

Medicaid

Medical research

Medicare

Minority health

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

State and local government operations

World health

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. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

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.Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2023Informed Student Borrowing Act of 2023Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students ActUnderstanding the True Cost of College Act of 2023Graduate Opportunity and Affordable Loans ActEnergy and Commerce

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Bill 118 HRES 514, also known as the "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" bill, aims to designate June 19, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the importance of increasing public awareness about the disease, ...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 514

Introduced on
2023-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Bill 118 HRES 514, also known as the "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" bill, aims to designate June 19, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the importance of increasing public awareness about the disease, ...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Blood and blood diseases•
Cell biology and embryology•
Child health•
Commemorative events and holidays•
Digestive and metabolic diseases•
Genetics•
Health care coverage and access•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Hereditary and development disorders•
Home and outpatient care•
Intergovernmental relations•
Medicaid•
Medical research•
Medicare•
Minority health•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents•
State and local government operations•
World health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/18/2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.


Latest Action6/16/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.