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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Introduced 2025-06-18Topic: health careCommemorative

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.

Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2025-06-18	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)	refer
2025-06-18		Introduced in Senate	introduce