A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2017 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 sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.) Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

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Timeline

1. 28 September 2017

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6230)

   Source: Floor

2. 28 September 2017

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6230)

   Source: Floor

3. 28 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 28 September 2017 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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• Passed Senate without amendment

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Sponsors

• Tim Scott · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor

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