H.Res. 539 · 115th Congress
Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.
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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.)
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 26, 2017
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 26, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.