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Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHRES-606| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. (Sickle cell disease refers to blood disorders resulting from abnormal red blood cells.) The resolution also (1) encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their sickle cell trait status, (2) urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their sickle-cell trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling, and (3) commits to ensuring equitable access to new treatments and supporting research on sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-539
Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 27, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8060)
Sep 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-539
    Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.


  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 27, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8060)


  • September 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Blood and blood diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority health

Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHRES-606| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2019
This resolution recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. (Sickle cell disease refers to blood disorders resulting from abnormal red blood cells.) The resolution also (1) encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their sickle cell trait status, (2) urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their sickle-cell trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling, and (3) commits to ensuring equitable access to new treatments and supporting research on sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-539
Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 27, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8060)
Sep 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-539
    Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.


  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 27, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8060)


  • September 30, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority health