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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