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HRES 296 114th Congress House

Calling for Sickle Cell Trait research.

Introduced: June 3, 2015 See on congress.gov
Health Blood and blood diseasesHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical research
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 3, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 5, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease.

Encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their Sickle Cell Trait status.

Urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their Sickle Cell Trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling.

Commits to supporting research on Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Sep 12, 2016
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 12, 2015
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 3, 2015
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 3, 2015
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Jun 3, 2015
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Jun 3, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 296: Calling for Sickle Cell Trait research.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-296/
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