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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-19
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Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 77.4% (863 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)

2025-09-19

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

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