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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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119th
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2025-06-18
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Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 82.7% (813 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)

2025-06-18

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Congress is expressing support for designating June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to draw attention to sickle cell disease and encourage more research, early testing, and better treatments for this inherited blood disorder that primarily affects Black Americans and people of African descent. The resolution aims to highlight the need for improved care programs and ultimately finding a cure for the disease and its complications. This is a symbolic measure that doesn't create new laws or funding but signals Congress's commitment to raising awareness about the disease globally.

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