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.

3/12/2024, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 255

Bill 118 sres 255 is a resolution that aims to designate June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. The resolution emphasizes the importance of increasing public awareness in both the United States and the global community about the disease. It also highlights the need for continued empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs for complications related to sickle cell anemia and conditions associated with sickle cell disease. The resolution seeks to bring attention to the challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease and to encourage efforts to improve their quality of life through increased awareness and support.

Congressional Summary of SRES 255

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill SRES 255

Bill SRES 255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill SRES 255 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2023. Bill SRES 255's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2125-2126) as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 255

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 255

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 255

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, 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.

Start holding our government accountable!