S.Res.706 - Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

116th Congress (2019-2020)

Full name of this bill: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2020 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.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

Latest Action: Senate - 09/17/2020, Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent

Sponsor: Sen. Tim Scott

Co-sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Doug Jones, Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Christopher A. Coons, Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. James Lankford

To find out more about the passing of this bill visit: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/706