Expressing support for a "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.

The bill, designated as H.Res. 1371 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 18, 2026. Titled "Expressing support for a 'World Sickle Cell Awareness Day'," the bill aims to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease globally and in the United States. It emphasizes the need for empirical research, early detection screenings, effective treatments, preventive care programs for complications from sickle cell anemia, and related conditions.