A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 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.

3/14/2024, 4:02 AM

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.

Bill 118 sres 369 is a resolution that aims to designate September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in the United States. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and the importance of research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs for individuals affected by the disease.

The resolution emphasizes the need to educate communities across the country about sickle cell disease and its complications, as well as conditions related to the disease. By designating September 2023 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, the hope is to increase public understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease and to promote efforts to improve their quality of life.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 369 seeks to bring attention to the impact of sickle cell disease on individuals and families, and to encourage support for research and initiatives that can lead to better outcomes for those affected by the disease.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 369

Introduced on
2023-09-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and 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.

Bill 118 sres 369 is a resolution that aims to designate September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in the United States. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and the importance of research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs for individuals affected by the disease.

The resolution emphasizes the need to educate communities across the country about sickle cell disease and its complications, as well as conditions related to the disease. By designating September 2023 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, the hope is to increase public understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease and to promote efforts to improve their quality of life.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 369 seeks to bring attention to the impact of sickle cell disease on individuals and families, and to encourage support for research and initiatives that can lead to better outcomes for those affected by the disease.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Summary12/17/2024

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.


Latest Action9/26/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4686-4687)