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S.Res. 416

Passed Senate

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.

Introduced 9/19/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

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

9/19/2025 • Senate

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.

Passed Senate • 9/19/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Blood and blood diseasesCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMinority health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Republican • SC

Sponsored 9/19/2025

Cosponsors (7)

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 9/19/2025

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 9/19/2025

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 9/19/2025

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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 9/19/2025

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Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

D-MA

Joined 9/19/2025

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 9/19/2025