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.
This House resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to educate the public about the condition. It highlights that sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States and notes the recent approval of gene therapies as potential cures. The bill encourages Americans to hold events and activities during the designated month to raise awareness regarding early detection methods, preventative care, and available treatments for those living with the disease.
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Danny K. Davis
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