S.Res. 940 is a resolution that expresses support for designating September 2026 as 'Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.' The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, promote education in communities across the United States, and emphasize the importance of research and early detection methods for this condition.
S.Res. 940 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Tim Scott (Republican) and is currently listed as “Agreed To (Simple Resolution)”. It is classified under the Health policy area, one of 508 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Tim Scott is the sponsor of 14 bills in our database this Congress, so S.Res. 940 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S.Res. 940 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Health is 3.9/10.
Media coverage has generally highlighted the importance of raising awareness about sickle cell disease, noting that designating a month for this purpose can help educate the public and encourage research funding. Supporters argue that increased awareness can lead to better health outcomes for those affected by the disease.
Some critiques in the media have pointed out that while awareness is important, simply designating a month may not lead to significant changes in funding or research efforts. There are concerns that the resolution may not result in actionable steps to address the challenges faced by individuals with sickle cell disease.
The analysis of S.Res. 940, which supports the designation of September 2026 as 'Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month', reveals no direct industry overlaps between the subject matter of the bill and the sponsor Tim Scott's top donor industries. This indicates a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The absence of relevant donor industries suggests that the motivations behind the bill are likely to be more aligned with public health advocacy rather than financial gain for specific industries. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can influence legislative priorities, in this case, the alignment appears minimal, suggesting that the bill may be genuinely focused on raising awareness for sickle cell disease without direct financial interests at play.
Top industries funding Tim Scott, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does S.Res. 940 do?
S.Res. 940 is a resolution that expresses support for designating September 2026 as 'Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.' The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, promote education in communities across the United States, and emphasize the importance of research and early detection methods for this condition.
Has S.Res. 940 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S.Res. 940 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Agreed To (Simple Resolution)”.
Does S.Res. 940 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S.Res. 940 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Health is 3.9/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S.Res. 940?
S.Res. 940 is currently “Agreed To (Simple Resolution)” as of our last update on October 2, 2026.
Who sponsored S.Res. 940?
S.Res. 940 was sponsored by Tim Scott (Republican).
