Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 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.
118-HRES-1495118th CongressIntroduced Sep 24, 2024Health
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Introduced
Committee
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Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7](D-IL-7)26 cosponsors
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages the President to support access to innovative therapies for the disease. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 24, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2024Library of Congress
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Sep 24, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 2024Library of Congress