; Whereas communication of a screening result consistent with sickle-cell trait should always be accompanied by appropriate counseling on the implications, provided by an individual with adequate training and understanding of the information; Whereas the limited research on the communication of sickle-cell trait test results to patients demonstrates that there is a high prevalence of misleading information being communicated during counseling sessions for sickle-cell trait following newborn screening by clinicians; Whereas no studies have examined whether information on sickle-cell trait test results is being accurately transmitted to an individual, whether by a family member or healthcare provider, prior to a person’s reproductive years; and Whereas Congress recognizes the importance of ensuring that people in the United States can make informed decisions as a result of awareness of their sickle-cell trait status: Now, therefore, be it