Senate resolution · 116th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2019 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.
Sponsor: Sen. Tim Scott R-SCWhere it went
- IntroducedOct 22, 2019
- Committee actionskipped
- Passed SenateOct 22, 2019 · by unanimous consent
Latest action: Oct 22, 2019 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6047; text: CR S5977)
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
11 cosponsors — 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats
5 of 11 cosponsors (45%) are from the other party.
Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mike Braun (R-IN), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), James Lankford (R-OK), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Todd Young (R-IN).
More from the sponsor
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- S. 461 (116th) HBCU PARTNERS Act
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- S.Res. 25 (116th) A resolution designating the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as "National School Choice Week".
- S.Res. 106 (116th) A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund.
- S.Res. 706 (116th) A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate…
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 20, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.