HRES 539
115th Congress
House
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Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.
Introduced: September 26, 2017
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with sickle-cell trait and sickle-cell disease. (Sickle-cell disease refers to blood disorders resulting from abnormal red blood cells.)
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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