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A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, 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.

7/8/2026, 3:17 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 780

This resolution, designated as S.Res. 780 in the 119th Congress, aims to express support for declaring June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The bill seeks to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, emphasizing the crucial need for empirical research, early detection screenings, effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs related to complications arising from sickle cell anemia and conditions associated with sickle cell disease.

Current Status of Bill SRES 780

Bill SRES 780 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2026. Bill SRES 780 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026.  Bill SRES 780's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939) as of June 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 780

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 780

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 780

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, 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, 2026, 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.

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