S.Res. 780 Introduced Health

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.

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Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] Introduced June 18, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action June 18, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jun 18, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
  2. Jun 18, 2026 Submitted in Senate

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