Posts - Bill - SRES 416 A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.
senate 09/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize September 2025 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to increase education about this serious inherited blood disorder, promote early detection, and encourage research and access to effective treatments for those affected. Our goal is to raise public awareness and improve care for individuals living with sickle cell disease and its complications.
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SRES 416 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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.
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right-leaning 09/19/2025
Supporting research is one thing, but don’t turn this into another excuse for government overreach.
moderate 09/19/2025
Raising awareness is smart—diseases don’t discriminate, and neither should our efforts.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Finally, some overdue attention to a disease that’s been ignored for too long—equity in health starts here.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Awareness months are great, but let’s make sure taxpayers aren’t on the hook for every breakthrough drug price hike.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Shining a light on sickle cell means fighting systemic neglect with research and access—no more waiting on the sidelines.
moderate 09/19/2025
September just got more meaningful; education and prevention save lives, no politics needed.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Awareness is the first step, but let’s not stop until every patient gets the care and cures they deserve.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Fine to highlight sickle cell, but accountability for how funds are spent is just as important as awareness.
moderate 09/19/2025
Good to see bipartisan support on something that actually helps people’s health, plain and simple.