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S. 2465 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018

S. 2465 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2018, sponsored by Tim Scott with 6 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 28, 2018
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 115-327

What it does

Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to government, educational, and nonprofit entities for the purpose of supporting data collection and public health activities regarding heritable blood disorders, including sickle cel…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tim Scott (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 28, 2018
  • Passed the SenateOct 11, 2018
  • Passed the HouseDec 11, 2018
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2018
  • Became lawDec 18, 2018

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-327. (Dec 18, 2018)

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