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Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

USA119th CongressHRES-524| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2025
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day," aiming to significantly increase public awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) across the United States and globally. It highlights the urgent need for continued empirical research, comprehensive early detection screenings, the development of novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and robust preventative care programs to manage complications from sickle cell anemia and related conditions. The resolution underscores that SCD is a major inherited red blood cell disorder with a significant global impact, affecting millions and disproportionately impacting certain populations. To address these challenges, the House of Representatives commits to ensuring equitable access to new SCD treatments for all economic, racial, and ethnic groups, and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to develop global policy solutions . These solutions should provide support for newborn screening programs, therapeutic interventions, and support services worldwide. Furthermore, the resolution advocates for eliminating barriers to equitable access for innovative SCD therapies, including cell, gene, and gene-editing treatments, within the Medicare and Medicaid systems for vulnerable patients. It also encourages the President to establish a Sickle Cell Disease Interagency Group to address access to future curative treatments and combat the systemic bias faced by individuals affected by SCD within healthcare systems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1176
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1304
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-514
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-292
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1176
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1304
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-514
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-292
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

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  • SRES 119-292: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

USA119th CongressHRES-524| House 
| Updated: 6/20/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day," aiming to significantly increase public awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) across the United States and globally. It highlights the urgent need for continued empirical research, comprehensive early detection screenings, the development of novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and robust preventative care programs to manage complications from sickle cell anemia and related conditions. The resolution underscores that SCD is a major inherited red blood cell disorder with a significant global impact, affecting millions and disproportionately impacting certain populations. To address these challenges, the House of Representatives commits to ensuring equitable access to new SCD treatments for all economic, racial, and ethnic groups, and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to develop global policy solutions . These solutions should provide support for newborn screening programs, therapeutic interventions, and support services worldwide. Furthermore, the resolution advocates for eliminating barriers to equitable access for innovative SCD therapies, including cell, gene, and gene-editing treatments, within the Medicare and Medicaid systems for vulnerable patients. It also encourages the President to establish a Sickle Cell Disease Interagency Group to address access to future curative treatments and combat the systemic bias faced by individuals affected by SCD within healthcare systems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1176
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1304
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-514
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-292
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1176
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1304
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-514
    Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-292
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-292: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted