Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. (Sickle cell disease refers to blood disorders resulting from abnormal red blood cells.) The resolution also (1) encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their sickle cell trait status, (2) urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their sickle-cell trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling, and (3) commits to ensuring equitable access to new treatments and supporting research on sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.

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Timeline

1. 27 September 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 September 2019

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8060)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 September 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 September 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 September 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• David Scott · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
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