Bills · SRES 416
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 416Blood and blood diseasesHereditary and development disorders
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.
INTRO SEP 19· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it brings national attention to a serious inherited blood disorder that affects an estimated 100,000 Americans and disproportionately impacts Black or African American and Hispanic-American communities. While this resolution doesn't enact new laws or allocate funds, its significance lies in its power to foster public education and empathy.
If this resolution becomes law, it officially signals the Senate's commitment to raising awareness, which can encourage more conversations, support for advocacy groups, and potentially stimulate voluntary efforts towards research and better care. If it doesn't pass, the opportunity for a formally recognized national awareness month in September 2025 would be missed, potentially leading to less widespread public discussion and understanding of sickle cell disease during that specific period.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Officially supports the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month."
This formally recognizes a specific time to focus national attention on the disease.
PROVISION 02
Encourages communities and individuals across the United States to hold events and activities during this month.
This aims to directly increase public education about the disease and related issues.
PROVISION 03
Highlights the need for more research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs for sickle cell disease.
This draws attention to critical areas where progress is needed to improve patient outcomes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 19
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
SEP 19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 416
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 416Blood and blood diseasesHereditary and development disorders
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.
INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
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