HB9872: Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2024
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a federal program to help treat sickle cell disease and similar inherited blood disorders. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that causes severe pain and organ damage. The program would likely fund treatment centers and research efforts nationwide. The bill was introduced in Congress by Representatives Barbara Lee, Alma Adams, and Danny Davis. It is currently in the early stage of consideration and has not yet advanced to .
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HB9872: Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2024