A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Key Provisions

• Supports designating June 19, 2025, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to increase public awareness.
• Commits to ensuring fair access to new sickle cell treatments for all economic, racial, and ethnic groups.
• Calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to create global and local plans for newborn screenings, treatments, and support services for Sickle Cell Disease.
• Supports removing roadblocks to innovative sickle cell treatments for vulnerable patients on Medicare and Medicaid.
• Encourages the President to form a group of federal agencies to improve access to treatments and address healthcare bias for people with Sickle Cell Disease.