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Sickle Cell Trait: Research, Awareness, and Education

This resolution calls for increased research, surveillance, and public education on sickle cell trait. It aims to empower citizens to make informed health and family planning decisions, especially regarding the risk of passing on the trait or disease to their children. Access to screening and counseling will be expanded.
Key points
Increased Awareness: Citizens will have better access to information about sickle cell trait, helping them understand their health status.
Family Support: Parents and families will receive improved counseling and education regarding newborn screening results.
Access to Screening and Treatment: Access to screening and appropriate counseling for sickle cell trait carriers will be expanded, along with new treatments for the disease.
Research Support: The government commits to supporting research into sickle cell trait and disease, potentially leading to better treatments and care.
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Additional Information
Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 672
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-09-08