Bill · S.Res. 940· Senate(119-SRES-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.

Age: 61 years

South Carolina

Introduced: 9/30/2026
Last activity: 9/30/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)
Sponsored by: Tim Scott
Cosponsors: - 4 - 4

Health

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The goal is to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and highlight the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs. The text notes that sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder affecting an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States and causing severe medical complications. It also highlights the recent approvals of gene therapies like Casgevy and Lyfgenia to treat the disease. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to support the goals of the awareness month and encourages the American people to hold appropriate programs and events.

Yes

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects Black and African American infants and individuals, thereby raising awareness for a condition impacting their community.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports designating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, which encourages public awareness and education regarding medical complications that affect individuals with chronic blood disorders.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges that sickle cell disease also affects Hispanic-American individuals, contributing to broader awareness for this demographic.