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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2018Health
S.Res. 661

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2018 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 sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2018)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

What just happenedSep 28, 2018

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6398; text: CR S6389-6390)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Sep 28, 2018Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6398; text: CR S6389-6390)

  2. Sep 28, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6398; text: CR S6389-6390)

  3. Sep 28, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 28, 2018

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 28, 201882

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

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