Hereditary And Development Disorders

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US Congress 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease. [HR-1176] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 06/15/2022

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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. [SR-477] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/13/2021

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Cures 2.0 Act [HB-6000] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ]
To continue the acceleration of the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 01/04/2022

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Improving the Health of Children Act [HB-5551] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ]
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/09/2021

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2021, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure. [SR-339] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2021, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 09/14/2021

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A resolution designating September 15, 2021, as "International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. [SR-336] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating September 15, 2021, as "International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/04/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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. [HR-494] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2021

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Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes. [HR-495] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/24/2021

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Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021 [S.2013] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Food ] [Public Health ]
A bill to provide for the coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorder under Federal health programs and private health insurance, to ensure State and Federal protection for existing coverage, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/10/2021

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Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2021 [HB-3783] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Food ] [Public Health ]
To provide for the coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance, to ensure State and Federal protection for existing coverage, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/08/2021

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A resolution designating May 15, 2021, as "National MPS Awareness Day". [SR-235] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating May 15, 2021, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Bennet Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/25/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease. [HR-335] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ]
Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andre Carson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/21/2021

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Huntington’s Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021 [HB-2050] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Disabilities ] [Insurance ]
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits under such title and waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals with Huntington's disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/18/2021

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Huntington’s Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021 [S.868] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Disabilities ] [Insurance ]
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits under such title and waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals with Huntington's disease.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/18/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day". [HR-167] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/27/2021

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A resolution designating February 28, 2021, as "Rare Disease Day". [SR-74] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating February 28, 2021, as "Rare Disease Day".

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 02/24/2021

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A resolution designating February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day". [SR-92] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day". Designates February 28, 2015, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1206; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1203-1204) on 02/27/2015

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 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 sickle cell disease. [SR-592] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Science ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 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 sickle cell disease. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.) Encourages (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6256-6257; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6274) on 09/29/2016

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A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month". [SR-476] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month". Designates May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.) Congratulates the individuals who care for patients with cystic fibrosis for their dedication. Recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for care coordination. Acknowledges the investments and scientific achievements that have improved the lives of individuals (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3227; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3175-3176) on 05/25/2016

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A resolution designating February 29, 2016 as "Rare Disease Day". [SR-380] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution designating February 29, 2016 as "Rare Disease Day". Designates February 29, 2016, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1167) on 03/01/2016

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