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Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.

USA115th CongressHRES-539| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Blood and blood diseasesHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority health

Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.

USA115th CongressHRES-539| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
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.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority health