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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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.

12/16/2022, 11:05 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 477

Bill 117 sres 477 is a resolution that aims to designate September 2021 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. It highlights the importance of increasing awareness about the disease in order to improve outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease and related conditions.

By designating September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month," the resolution seeks to bring attention to the challenges faced by individuals with sickle cell disease and to promote efforts to enhance research, detection, treatment, and care for those affected by the disease. Overall, Bill 117 sres 477 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and to advocate for improved support and resources for individuals living with the disease.

Congressional Summary of SRES 477

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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 477

Bill SRES 477 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2021. Bill SRES 477 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2021.  Bill SRES 477's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9126; text: CR S9124-9125) as of December 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 477

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 477

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Blood and blood diseases
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Minority health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 477

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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.

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