Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 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.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in September 2026. It encourages people in the United States to hold programs, events, and activities during the month to raise public awareness of the sickle cell trait, preventative care, treatments, and other patient services. The resolution's preamble describes sickle cell disease, how many people it affects, recent federal approvals of gene therapies, and a federal Medicaid model for access to those therapies. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.

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Sponsors

• Danny K. Davis Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors