A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, 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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- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2025-06-18
Plain-English Summary
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.
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