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Version 07 · Reported to House · Aug 25, 2023
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program, which supports efforts to improve treatment and prevention of sickle cell disease and complications from that disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)
People & committees
Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · R–TX
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5578)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5578)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3884.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578-5580)
Mr. Bucshon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-166.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-166.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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