Cory Booker (D-NJ)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)
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Its path through Congress
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- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This text is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating June 19, 2025, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The measure aims to boost public awareness across the United States and the global community regarding sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. It highlights the history, statistics, and severe health complications associated with these inherited blood disorders. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the ongoing need for empirical research, early detection screenings, and preventative care programs. It outlines several commitments and calls to action for government agencies to improve treatment access and patient care.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes newborn screening and the high mortality rate of children with SCD.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution notes the significant prevalence of SCD in the African-American population.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The resolution notes the significant prevalence of SCD in the Hispanic-American population.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Committed Access: Under Resolved (2), the Senate commits to ensuring equitable access to new sickle cell disease treatments by raising awareness across all economic, racial, and ethnic groups to improve health outcomes for individuals living with the disease.
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Global Support Solutions: Under Resolved (3), the Senate calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to create global policy solutions to support the global community and provide domestic resources for newborn screening programs, therapeutic interventions, and support services in partnership with local governments.
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Removing Treatment Barriers: Under Resolved (4), the measure supports eliminating barriers to equitable access for innovative therapies, including cell, gene, and gene-editing therapies within the Medicare and Medicaid systems for vulnerable patients.
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Interagency Coordination: Under Resolved (6), the resolution encourages the President to form a Sickle Cell Disease Interagency Group involving multiple federal departments and agencies to work toward policies that support equitable and appropriate access to innovative therapies.
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Addressing Healthcare Bias: Under Resolved (7), the Senate urges the interagency group to consider options that address the bias faced by the population most affected by the disease within United States and global healthcare systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an analyst looking out for the good of the people, I must note that the provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups 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? — The resolution notes the significant prevalence of SCD in the African-American population. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes newborn screening and the high mortality rate of children with SCD. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution notes the significant prevalence of SCD in the Hispanic-American population. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution aims to eliminate barriers to innovative therapies for vulnerable patients. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs to participate in an interagency group for SCD.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution aims to improve access to screenings, treatments, and therapies for those with sickle cell disease. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution emphasizes the continued need for empirical research and novel effective treatments for SCD. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs to be part of an interagency group addressing SCD. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The resolution supports ensuring access to innovative SCD therapies within the Medicaid system. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The resolution supports ensuring access to innovative SCD therapies within the Medicare system.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution highlights the need for empirical research into treatments and cures for SCD.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution targets the disproportionate impact of SCD on African-American and Hispanic-American populations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution includes the Department of Veterans Affairs in the proposed interagency group.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3476)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 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-HRES-524: Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
- 119-HRES-1371: Expressing support for a "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
- 119-SRES-780: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland