Bill · S.Res. 416· Senate(119-SRES-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
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
- Sponsored by
- Tim Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 5
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 416 expresses support for designating September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month." The goal is to educate U.S. communities about sickle cell disease (SCD). It emphasizes the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care. The resolution encourages the public to hold programs and activities to raise awareness about the sickle cell trait and patient services.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
SCD disproportionately affects Black/African American populations, making this awareness month highly beneficial.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly recognizes the prevalence of SCD in Hispanic-American infants.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically mentions childhood stroke screening and medication for children with SCD.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Education and Awareness: The resolution supports designating September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" to educate communities about SCD, early detection, treatments, and preventative care.
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Encouragement of Support Activities: The resolution encourages people in the United States to hold programs, events, and activities to raise awareness regarding the sickle cell trait and patient services for those suffering from the disease and related conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+8Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Children+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 9/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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