119th Congress
S.Res. 416
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
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Tim Scott(R-SC)
- Introduced
- Sep 19, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (7)
Original cosponsors (7)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
- Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 19, 2025 · Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795) - Sep 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.