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.

Committees

• PrimaryForeign Relations Committee

Action history

1. June 18, 2026Submitted in Senate
2. June 18, 2026Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)

Cosponsors (1)

• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD

Text versions

• Introduced in Senate
  June 18, 2026
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Related bills

• H.Res. 1371related
  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.