Tim Scott (R-SC)
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.
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 416 expresses support for designating September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month." The goal is to educate U.S. communities about sickle cell disease (SCD). It emphasizes the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care. The resolution encourages the public to hold programs and activities to raise awareness about the sickle cell trait and patient services.
Yes· 3 of 17
- Scored +8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
SCD disproportionately affects Black/African American populations, making this awareness month highly beneficial.
- Scored +6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill explicitly recognizes the prevalence of SCD in Hispanic-American infants.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill specifically mentions childhood stroke screening and medication for children with SCD.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Education and Awareness: The resolution supports designating September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" to educate communities about SCD, early detection, treatments, and preventative care.
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Encouragement of Support Activities: The resolution encourages people in the United States to hold programs, events, and activities to raise awareness regarding the sickle cell trait and patient services for those suffering from the disease and related conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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? — SCD disproportionately affects Black/African American populations, making this awareness month highly beneficial. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly recognizes the prevalence of SCD in Hispanic-American infants. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill notes SCD can be found in individuals of Asian and Indian origin. Would children be better off under this? — The bill specifically mentions childhood stroke screening and medication for children with SCD. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Sickle cell disease is a chronic health condition that can lead to lifelong disability. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased public awareness and support for Medicaid-based gene therapy models benefit low-income patients. Would men be better off under this? — Improved health outcomes for men with SCD. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increased awareness and research into cures benefits adults living with SCD. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased awareness and research into cures benefits seniors living with SCD. Would women be better off under this? — Improved health outcomes for women with SCD. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased awareness and research into cures benefits young adults living with SCD. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General increase in medical awareness and research benefits high-income individuals. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General increase in medical awareness and research benefits the middle class.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill promotes awareness of early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care for sickle cell disease. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution highlights the critical need for more research to find treatments and cures for SCD.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — SCD disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities; raising awareness helps address these health disparities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill advocates for the need for research into new treatments and cures for SCD.
- 9/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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-HRES-1577: 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.
- 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.
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