S.Res. 861 · 118th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness…
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A resolution 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.
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Agreed to without a recorded vote. It was agreed to by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.
11 cosponsors · 7 D, 4 R
11 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Sep 25, 2024
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2024
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Nov 19, 2024
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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Official title: A resolution 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.
Latest action (Nov 19, 2024): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6638-6639; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6450-6451)
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 25, 2024
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- Senate Introduced Sep 25, 2024
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2024
No recorded floor vote found.