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Supporting Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month (September 2024)

The US Senate officially supported designating September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. This resolution aims to educate communities nationwide about this inherited blood disorder affecting approximately 100,000 Americans. The goal is to promote research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care programs to improve patient outcomes.
Key points
Focus on increasing public knowledge about Sickle Cell Disease, its complications, and the importance of early screening.
Encouragement for citizens to participate in local events raising awareness of available treatments and patient services.
Highlights the critical need for more research into widely available cures and innovative therapies for SCD.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_861
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2024 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Focus on increasing public knowledge about Sickle Cell Disease, its complications, and the importance of early screening.
  • Encouragement for citizens to participate in local events raising awareness of available treatments and patient services.
  • Highlights the critical need for more research into widely available cures and innovative therapies for SCD.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6638-6639; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6450-6451)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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