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118th Congress
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 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.
Introduced: September 18, 2023
Introduced by:
Davis, Danny K.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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