# 117-sres-868: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 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.

117-sres-868, A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 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., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC); status Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084; text: CR S7074-7075) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-868
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 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.
- Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084; text: CR S7074-7075)
- Introduced: 2022-12-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 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.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (D-OH), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (D-MI), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (D-CA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-868 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/868)

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- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
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