US Congress House Resolution 296 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-1)
Status: Introduced on June 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-06-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Calling for Sickle Cell Trait research. Recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease. Encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their Sickle Cell Trait status. Urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their Sickle Cell Trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling. Commits to supporting research on Sickle Cell Trait and Sickle Cell Disease.

Calling for Sickle Cell Trait research.

Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX]	Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL]	Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY]
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL]	Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA]	Rep. Al Green [D-TX]	Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI]
Rep. John Conyers [D-MI]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-06-05	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2015-06-03	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2015-06-03	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/296/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres296/BILLS-114hres296ih.pdf