SRES 780·Federal·senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
In CommitteeFiled Jun 18, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
The Senate introduced a resolution urging the designation of June 19, 2026 as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It calls for heightened public awareness, early screening, research, and treatment for sickle cell disease. The measure does not create programs or allocate funding.
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