A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
United States119th CongressSRES-447Senate
Updated: Oct 9, 2025
Summary
This resolution designates September 25, 2025 , as "National Ataxia Awareness Day," with the primary goal of raising public and healthcare professional awareness about ataxia. Ataxia is a group of neurodegenerative diseases that negatively affects coordination and movement, impacting individuals of all ages. The resolution supports improving diagnosis and access to care for patients, while also aiming to accelerate critical research for safe and effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure. It recognizes the significant challenges faced by individuals with ataxia and their families, encouraging states, territories, and localities to support the day's objectives.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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