Senate resolution · 114th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 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 sickle cell disease.
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Scott R-SCWhere it went
- IntroducedSep 29, 2016
- Committee actionskipped
- Passed SenateSep 29, 2016 · by unanimous consent
Latest action: Sep 29, 2016 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274)
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 2 Democrats
2 of 3 cosponsors (67%) are from the other party.
Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Johnny Isakson (R-GA).
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.