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HR672: Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

: Barbara Lee (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 8, 2023
Health
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

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This bill calls on the federal government to increase research, tracking, and public education about sickle cell trait. Sickle cell trait is an inherited condition that affects how red blood cells work. The bill asks for better surveillance systems to monitor how common the condition is. It also pushes for more awareness campaigns to help the public understand sickle cell trait. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.

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