Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Summary#

The Senate agreed to a resolution supporting September 2025 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. It encourages public awareness of sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection, treatments, and preventive care.

What it means for you#

The resolution encourages people to hold events and activities about sickle cell trait, care, treatments, and patient services. It does not require people to take part.

Expenses#

No expenses or funding are specified in the resolution.

Proponents' View#

The resolution says awareness can help educate communities about sickle cell disease, its complications, and available care and treatments.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.