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Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4866| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2022
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for establishing sickle cell disease treatment centers that operate using a hub-and-spoke framework to provide integrated, longitudinal health care for patients with the disease and individuals with sickle cell trait. Grant recipients must be networks comprised of (1) a hospital, clinic, or university health center; (2) at least one federally qualified health center or other health care organization that incorporates community health workers into the care team; and (3) at least one community-based organization. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • September 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8855: Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022
  • S 117-4917: Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4866| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2022
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for establishing sickle cell disease treatment centers that operate using a hub-and-spoke framework to provide integrated, longitudinal health care for patients with the disease and individuals with sickle cell trait. Grant recipients must be networks comprised of (1) a hospital, clinic, or university health center; (2) at least one federally qualified health center or other health care organization that incorporates community health workers into the care team; and (3) at least one community-based organization. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • September 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8855: Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022
  • S 117-4917: Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted