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SR292

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·6/18/25
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Supports the designation of June 19, 2025, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to raise awareness about sickle cell disease.

The resolution expresses support for June 19, 2025, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to increase awareness about sickle cell disease. It highlights the need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel treatments, and preventative care programs. The resolution also encourages the President to form an interagency group to support equitable access to innovative sickle cell disease therapies. It calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to create global policy solutions for sickle cell disease.

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History

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)