Congressmen McCormick and Ivey Launch Sickle Cell Disease Caucus in the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rich McCormick. (R-GA), Co-Chair of the Sickle Cell Disease Caucus announced the relaunch of the Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus in the 119th Congress, alongside Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD). The caucus is a bipartisan platform dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD).

"I am proud to serve as a co-chair for the relaunch of the Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus alongside Congressman Glenn Ivey. As an ER Physician and former Morehouse School of Medicine Student Body President, I have seen firsthand the importance of expanding access to address health outcomes. This caucus will serve as a critical forum to ensure that those who suffer from Sickle Cell Disorder maintain access to the critical care that they deserve,"said Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07).

"The reconstitution of the Sickle Cell Disease Caucus is a critical step toward addressing a disease that has disproportionately impacted the Black community for far too long while remaining underfunded and overlooked. We have a responsibility to drive meaningful investments in research, expand access to care, and accelerate the search for lasting treatments and cures for those living with sickle cell disease. I look forward to working with members from both parties to address this issue,"said Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04).

The Sickle Cell Disease Caucus will help elevate awareness of SCD, support research and innovation, strengthen access to high-quality care, and build support for legislation and federal funding that address the needs of the sickle cell community.

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