Bill · H.Res. 1371· House(119-HRES-1371)
Expressing support for a "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Danny Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
House Resolution 1371 expresses support for "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to increase public and global awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD). The resolution emphasizes the need for empirical research, early detection, and preventative care. It calls for equitable access to treatments and the removal of barriers within Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, it encourages the President to form an interagency group to develop policies for innovative therapies. The goal is to improve health outcomes and address biases faced by those affected by SCD.
Yes· 3 of 29
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+10
Directly addresses a disease that disproportionately affects African Americans and seeks to reduce racial bias in care.
Would children be better off under this?+9
Strong emphasis on newborn screening and reducing child mortality for SCD.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Specifically calls for removing barriers in Medicaid and aiding the most vulnerable patients.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equitable Treatment Access: The resolution commits to ensuring all economic, racial, and ethnic groups have equitable access to new SCD treatments to improve health outcomes. (Resolved Section 2)
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Global and Domestic Support: It calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide global policy solutions and domestic resources for newborn screening, therapeutic interventions, and support services. (Resolved Section 3)
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Removal of Insurance Barriers: It supports eliminating barriers for the most vulnerable patients to access cell, gene, and gene-editing therapies through Medicare and Medicaid. (Resolved Section 4)
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Increased Public Awareness: It encourages events and activities on "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to educate people on SCD traits, treatments, and patient services. (Resolved Section 5)
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Coordinated Government Action: It suggests creating a Sickle Cell Disease Interagency Group to work toward policies that support access to innovative therapies and address healthcare bias. (Resolved Sections 6 and 7)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+10Good For Children+9Good For Hispanic Americans+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Middle Aged+7Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For Veterans+6Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5Good For Men+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+5Good For High Income Households+3Good For White Americans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Research Funding+6Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Increases Medicaid Funding+3Increases Medicare Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Disability Rights+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4Increases Foreign Aid+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/18/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-524: Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
- 119-SRES-292: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
- 119-SRES-780: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida