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SR447

A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Introduced·10/9/25
Introduced
Agreed to in Senate · October 15, 2025

October 9, 2025

Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Murphy, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating September 25, 2025, as “National Ataxia Awareness Day”, and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

  1. (1) recognizes the need for greater public awareness of ataxia;
  2. (2) designates September 25, 2025, as “National Ataxia Awareness Day”;
  3. (3) supports the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day, which are to—
    1. (A) raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals;
    2. (B) improve diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for patients affected by ataxia; and
    3. (C) accelerate ataxia research, including on safe and effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure;
  4. (4) recognizes the individuals in the United States who face challenges due to having ataxia, and the families of those individuals; and
  5. (5) encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day.