Danny Davis (D-IL)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 1577 is a resolution expressing support for designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. The text highlights the severe health impacts of sickle cell disease, affects on roughly 100,000 individuals in the United States, and the urgent need for education, research, early detection, treatments, and preventative care. It notes recent advancements like FDA-approved gene therapies and encourages the American people to hold programs and events to raise public awareness during this month. As your legislative analyst, I want to make sure you know what our elected officials are backing with this vote.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black or African American infants and individuals, and awareness efforts directly benefit this community.
- Scored +3
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution supports awareness and care programs for individuals suffering from the severe chronic complications of sickle cell disease.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution promotes awareness and education regarding treatments and preventative care programs for sickle cell disease.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Raising Public Awareness: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during September 2026 to raise public awareness of the sickle cell trait, preventative care programs, treatments, and patient services. This is found in the resolved section (2) of the bill, and it can benefit individuals by educating communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and related conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black or African American infants and individuals, and awareness efforts directly benefit this community. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution supports awareness and care programs for individuals suffering from the severe chronic complications of sickle cell disease.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes awareness and education regarding treatments and preventative care programs for sickle cell disease. Does this put more money into medical research? — The text highlights the ongoing need for medical research and innovative therapies for sickle cell disease.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-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.
- 119-SRES-940: A resolution 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.
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida