119th Congress
S.Res. 940
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
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Tim Scott(R-SC)
- Introduced
- Sep 30, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (8)
Original cosponsors (8)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
- Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
- Todd Young (R-IN)
Summary
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Latest action(Sep 30, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270) - Sep 30, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.