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S.Res. 706 (116th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2020 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
17 September 2020
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Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5713)
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Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)
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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 September 2020
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 September 2020
Passed Senate
summary · EN · 17 September 2020
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 17 September 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/706
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/sres/706