The Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus will host a congressional briefing focused on improving emergency department care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD), their caregivers, and clinical professionals. Held in recognition of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, this event will feature a panel discussion led by the bipartisan caucus co-chairs, Representatives Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and Rich McCormick (GA-07). The briefing, titled Reimaging Emergency Care for Sickle Cell Disease, will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST in the Rayburn House Office Building – Room 2075.