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S.Res. 940

Passed Senate

A resolution 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.

Introduced 9/30/2026•119th Congress•Senate

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)

9/30/2026

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Republican • SC

Sponsored 9/30/2026

Cosponsors (8)

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

D-NJ

Joined 9/30/2026

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 9/30/2026

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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 9/30/2026

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Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

R-AL

Joined 9/30/2026

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 9/30/2026

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

R-MS

Joined 9/30/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 30, 2026

Committee Review

Floor Debate

September 30, 2026

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Details

Bill TypeSRES
Current StatusPassed Senate
Cosponsors8