Bill · S.Res. 780· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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. 780 expresses support for designating June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." The resolution aims to increase public awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the United States and globally. It emphasizes the need for empirical research, early detection, and effective treatments. The resolution also focuses on ensuring equitable access to healthcare and curative therapies for those affected by the disease.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
SCD disproportionately affects African Americans, and the bill specifically targets this disparity.
Would children be better off under this?+8
Focuses heavily on newborn screening and reducing child mortality from SCD.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
Commits to ensuring equitable access to SCD treatments across all racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: Encouraging programs and events on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day can raise awareness about SCD traits, treatments, and patient services (Resolved Paragraph 5).
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Equitable Treatment Access: The resolution commits to improving health outcomes by ensuring equitable access to new SCD treatments across all racial, ethnic, and economic groups (Resolved Paragraph 2).
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Removal of Healthcare Barriers: It supports eliminating barriers for the most vulnerable patients to access innovative therapies, such as gene-editing and cell therapies, within Medicare and Medicaid (Resolved Paragraph 4).
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Global and Domestic Support: It calls for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide global policy solutions and domestic resources for newborn screening and therapeutic interventions (Resolved Paragraph 3).
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Interagency Collaboration: Encouraging the President to form a Sickle Cell Disease Interagency Group could lead to policies that support appropriate access to innovative therapies (Resolved Paragraph 6).
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Addressing Healthcare Bias: The resolution urges the interagency group to address the biases that populations most affected by SCD face in healthcare systems (Resolved Paragraph 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+9Good For Children+8Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+7Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For High Income Households+5Good For Men+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Women+5Good For Asian Americans+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Research Funding+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2Increases Medicare Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Disability Rights+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves International Alliances+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/18/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
- 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-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.
- 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.
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland